Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Psychology

Chapter

Variations in Psychological Attributes

Question:

Rather than focusing on structure of intelligence or its underlying dimensions, this approach to intelligence emphasise studying cognitive functions underlying intelligent behaviour. Identify the concept.

Options:

psychometric approach

Information processing Approach

Cognitive approach

Biological Approach

Correct Answer:

Information processing Approach

Explanation:

The information-processing approach describes the processes people use in intellectual reasoning and problem solving. The major focus of this approach is on how an intelligent person acts. Rather than focusing on structure of intelligence or its underlying dimensions, information processing approaches emphasise studying cognitive functions underlying intelligent behaviour.