Intelligence: A Brief History is a lively and accessible look at the origins of the field of intelligence. The book explores the nature and measurement of intelligence, examines approaches to teaching intelligence, and discusses individual and group differences in intelligence. Readers will receive an historical overview of the field as well as a good understanding of its major ideas.
Inhoudsopgave
List of Figures.
Preface.
Chapter 1. The Nature of Intelligence.
Chapter 2. The Measurement of Intelligence.
Chapter 3. The Teaching of Intelligence.
Chapter 4. The Genetic and Environmental Bases of
Intelligence.
Chapter 5. Group Differences in Intelligence.
Concluding Remarks.
References.
Index.
Over de auteur
Anna T. Cianciolo is the Senior Research Scientist at Global
Information Systems Technology, Inc. in Champaign, IL and a former
postdoctoral associate in the PACE Center at Yale University. Her
current research focuses on individual differences in intellectual
capability and their role in knowledge acquisition and the
development of skilled performance.
Robert J. Sternberg is Dean of the School of Arts and
Sciences at Tufts University and Director of the Center for the
Psychology of Abilities, Competencies, and Expertise. He was the
2003 President of the American Psychological Association and is an
internationally recognized authority in the field of intelligence
and creativity and the author of over 1, 000 journal articles, book
chapters, and books.
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