Which statements are correct for Information processing approaches to Intelligence-
A. This approach lays emphasis on studying cognitive functions underlying intelligent behaviour.
B. The approach lays emphasis on the structure of intelligence
C. They describe the process people use in intellectual reasoning
D. This approach is based on 'How' an intelligent person acts
E. This approach is based on 'What' are the components of intelligence
Choose the correct answer from the options below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The informationprocessing 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.