Intelligence
Different psychologists have variously
defined intelligence. But the commonest future in most definitions are that
intelligence is the ability to learn, the ability to carry on the higher process
of thought, especially abstract thinking and the ability to adapt to new
situation. Variation of Intelligence follows the ‘normal distribution’ in any
population.
Definitions
of Intelligence
David Weshler (1944):
“Intelligence
is the aggregate or global capacity of an Individual to act purposefully, to
think rationally, and to deal effectively with his environment”.
Binet
(1905) :
“Intelligence is the
ability of an Individual to direct his behavior towards a goal.
Jean Piaget (1952):
“Intelligence
is the ability to adapt ones surroundings”.
Wagon:
“
Intelligence is the capacity to learn and adjust to relatively new and changing
conditions.
Spearman (1923):
“
Intelligence is the capacity of the organism to adjust itself to an
increasingly complex enviro- nment”.
In
short, Intelligence is the mental ability of an individual to think and act
towards the effective adjustment in the environment
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