ABSTRACT
This chapter describes several efforts to extend modern cognitive theory into practice. The Gf-Gc theory is identified as the major empirical theory of multiple intelligences available today. The Gf-Gc Cognitive Performance Model (CPM) organizes the Gf-Gc cognitive factors as well as several noncognitive factors into four functional categories. These categories include short-term memory, stores of acquired knowledge, thinking abilities, and facilitator-inhibitors. An even more explanatory view of intelligence is obtained by combining Gf-Gc theory with information processing theory. The Gf-Gc Information Processing Model (IPM) is the result of that effort. Even if a clinician subscribes to the concept of multiple intelligences, it is not always obvious which of the available tests are good measures of a specific Gf-Gc factor. The awareness of human intelligence has a long history. Intelligence can only be inferred from observations of performance.
