On the question of the verification of the concepts «intellect», «potential intellect», «intellectual abilities»

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Luchnikova A. A.

This article is the analysis of psychological and pedagogical literature which deals with the interpretation of the terms «intellect», «potential intellect», «intellectual abilities» through various views of scientists. A transition is being made to the conclusion that it is impossible to draw a distinguished boundary between separate mental processes, since this division is very conditional and so the mentality of the person represents integrity.

Key words: intellect; potential intellect; crystal intellect; intellectual abilities; cognitive process.

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