REPORT OF FLIP GUEST TALK

 

The Department of Social Sciences and Humanities, Institute of Management and Commerce, Srinivas University, organized a Guest Talk on the topic “Intelligence: Concept, Theories and Assessment” on 17th February 2026 at the Srinivas University, Mukka Campus. The programme was conducted under the guidance of Dr. Venkatesh S. Amin, Dean, Institute of Management and Commerce, and Prof. Joyson Prenky Cardoza, Head, Department of Social Sciences and Humanities.

The resource person for the session was Ms. Bhoomika T. S., II Year MSW student, Department of Social Sciences and Humanities, Institute of Management and Commerce, Srinivas University. The session aimed to enhance students’ understanding of intelligence, its concept, major theories, and methods of assessment in psychology.

The resource person began the session by explaining the concept and nature of intelligence and its significance in human behaviour, learning, and overall personality development. She elaborated on how intelligence influences cognitive abilities such as reasoning, problem-solving, decision-making, and adaptation to different environments.

Further, she discussed the major theories of intelligence, including Spearman’s Two-Factor Theory, Thurstone’s Primary Mental Abilities, Gardner’s Multiple Intelligences, and Sternberg’s Triarchic Theory of Intelligence. The speaker clearly explained each theory with suitable examples to help students understand the multidimensional nature of intelligence.

The session also focused on the assessment of intelligence, where the resource person explained various intelligence tests and their applications in educational, clinical, and social work settings. She highlighted the importance of IQ tests, aptitude tests, and psychological assessments in identifying individual differences and abilities. Ethical considerations and limitations of intelligence testing were also discussed. In addition, the speaker emphasized the relevance of understanding intelligence in social work practice, counselling, education, and community interventions. Real-life examples were provided to help students relate theoretical concepts to practical situations. The session was highly informative and interactive, enabling students to gain a clear understanding of the concept, theories, and assessment of intelligence. The programme was graced by the presence of Dr. Laveena Dmello, Professor, Dr. Stutima Bassista, Assistant Professor, and Prof. Ranjith Bhat, Assistant Professor, Department of Social Sciences and Humanities, Srinivas University. The guest talk was organized as part of the Guest Talk Series for the academic year, and first-year MSW students actively participated in the programme. The session was well appreciated by the students as it provided valuable academic insights relevant to their course of study and professional development. The programme concluded with an interactive question-and-answer session, followed by a vote of thanks. The Department expressed its sincere gratitude to the resource person and all the participants for making the session insightful and successful.