Allen Esterson wrote: > Incidentally, I wish that IQ was discussed in terms of well-constructed IQ > tests being a measure (albeit imperfect) of *cognitive* intelligence, > rather than �intelligence�. Any comments on this also welcome!
Wouldn't this just give the game over to all those who have, of late, attempted to "extend" (read: misuse) the word "intelligence" in order to lend historical weight and credibility to their own more questionable projects (e.g., emotional intelligence, social intelligence, spiritual intelligence, etc.). The word comes from the same root as "intellect." What could be more "cognitive" than that? If there are other mental virtues we want to study (emotional *sensitivity*? social *skill*? spiritual *awareness*?) then let's call them by their right names rather than try to falsely capitalize on the succes of those in other domains. Regards, -- Christopher D. Green Department of Psychology York University Toronto, Ontario, Canada M3J 1P3 e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] phone: 416-736-5115 ext. 66164 fax: 416-736-5814 http://www.yorku.ca/christo/ --- You are currently subscribed to tips as: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe send a blank email to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
