A Differential–Developmental Model (DDM): Mental Speed, Attention Lapses, and General Intelligence (g)
Date
2017-06-12
Authors
Coyle, Thomas R.
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Abstract
The aim of this paper is to provide a parsimonious account of developmental and individual differences in intelligence (measured as g). The paper proposes a Differential–Developmental Model (DDM), which focuses on factors common to intelligence and cognitive development (e.g., mental speed and attention lapses). It also proposes a complementary method based on Jensen’s box, a chronometric device. The device systematically varies task complexity, and separates two components of mental speed that differentially predict intelligence and cognitive development (reaction time and movement time). The paper reviews key assumptions of DDM, preliminary findings relevant to DDM, and future research on DDM.
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cognitive development, differential–developmental model (DDM), Jensen’s box, intelligence, mental speed, attention lapses, reaction time, movement time
Citation
Journal of Intelligence 5 (2): 25 (2017)
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Psychology