How is intelligence defined?
What is intelligence? What role does culture play in defining intelligence? Describe the concept as it relates to two different cultures to validate your point. I need 2 sources please.
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Intelligence can be defined as "the cognitive ability of an individual to learn from experiences , to reason well, to remember important information and to cope with the demands of everyday living." There can be more than one definition of intelligence . The term is socially constructed and varies from culture to culture. Each culture sees intelligence as being whatever ...
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The definition of the word "intelligence" varies according to different cultures. The following solution gives one definition of intelligence and explains the role of culture in defining intelligence. An example is provided comparing the viewpoints of two cultures on what defines intelligence.