Theoretical Contributions to Intelligence

Contemporary definitions of intelligence vary considerably, and this section will contain all research associated with developing any existing theories and models of intelligence. This includes, but is not limited to, theories such as:

General Intelligence
A general factor of intelligence that can be extracted from cognitive assessments, suggesting that broad mental capacity influences performance in these tests

Cattell-Horn & Carroll Theory of Fluid & Crystallized Intelligence
In contrast to a single general factor for intelligence, the CHC model proposes 10 broad factors of intelligence. Among them, the concept of fluid intelligence and crystallized intelligence has been the most popular for researchers.

Howard Gardner’s Theory of Multiple Intelligences
Gardner’s theory proposes eight intelligences and argues that other models of intelligence overemphasize logic, mathematics, and linguistics.

Sternberg’s Theory of Successful Intelligence
Sternberg’s theory emphasizes the importance of creativity, the contextual nature of success, and that the balance between different forms of intelligence is the key to success.

Parieto-Frontal Integration Theory
Discussions of the neurobiological bases of intelligence are also within our scope. Different brain activation patterns can explain cognitive strengths and weaknesses.

PASS (Planning, Attention, Simultaneous, and Successive) Theory
A cognitive processing theory based on the works of Luria focusing on the process of problem solving rather than the content of test questions.

Dual Process Theory
Divides thought into implicit, unconscious process and explicit, conscious process. A theory of cognition that extends into intelligence.

Working Memory, Processing Speed, Learning Theories
While not theories of intelligence per se, models of mechanisms behind intelligence are also relevant to The Journal of Intelligence.