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Madhu is a student who excels in remembering facts and figures but struggles when it comes to solving complex problems t…

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Madhu is a student who excels in remembering facts and figures but struggles when it comes to solving complex problems that require critical thinking and creativity. According to Arthur Jensen, which level of abilities does Madhu possess ?

a

Level II, associative learning

b

Level I, cognitive competence

c

Level I, associative learning

d

Level II, observational learning

✓ Correct answer: c)

Level I, associative learning

Explanation

According to Arthur Jensen, intelligence consists of two levels:
Level I (Associative Learning): Involves rote memorization, recall of facts, and reproduction of learned information.
Level II (Cognitive Competence): Involves reasoning, problem-solving, abstract thinking, and creativity.
Since Madhu is good at remembering facts and figures but has difficulty in critical thinking and creativity, she possesses Level I (Associative Learning) abilities.

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