CHILD DEVELOPMENT PEDAGOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Guilford’s original model was composed of 120 components (when the behavioral component is included) because he had not separated Figural Content into separate Auditory and Visual contents, nor had he separated Memory into Memory Recording and Memory Retention.

Detailed explanation-2: -Therefore, according to Guilford there are 6 x 5 x 6 = 180 intellectual abilities or factors. Each ability stands for a particular operation in a particular content area and results in a specific product, such as Comprehension of Figural Units or Evaluation of Semantic Implications.

Detailed explanation-3: -Guilford’s Structure of Intellect (SOI) theory states that a person’s success in general intelligence may be traced all the way back to fundamental mental talents or intellectual elements.

Detailed explanation-4: -Guilford (1959) identified five key elements of creativity: fluency, flexibility, originality, awareness, and drive.