Author : Arthur R. Jensen
Publisher : Praeger
Page : 714 pages
File Size : 42,44 MB
Release : 1998-02-28
Category : Education
ISBN :
However, Jensen does not draw back from its most controversial conclusions - that the average differences in IQ and other abilities found between sexes and racial groups have a substantial hereditary component, and that these differences have important societal consequences.
Author : Robert J. Sternberg
Publisher : Psychology Press
Page : 518 pages
File Size : 18,20 MB
Release : 2002-05
Category : Education
ISBN : 1135655154
Book takes a refreshing approach on a classic topic of intelligence, inviting proponents of opposite viewpoints to debate pros & cons of the general factor of intelligence. For graduate & professionl level scholars in cog psy, educatn & indiv differences
Author : Chris Brand
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 280 pages
File Size : 28,19 MB
Release : 1996
Category : Psychology
ISBN :
Is human intelligence mainly a matter of IQ - the general g factor? What basically is g - a relatively simple psychological reality or a complex construction? The debate on intelligence and its social relevance is a topic that continues to spark much argument and discussion. This study addresses the main questions and controversies surrounding IQ. The author moves from the historical background of IQ studies to a discussion of current arguments and the implications of recent research studies.
Author : John Bissell Carroll
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 832 pages
File Size : 12,38 MB
Release : 1993-01-29
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9780521387125
The results of more than seventy years of investigation, by factor analysis, of the varieties of cognitive abilities, are described with particular attention to abilities in language, thinking, memory, visual and auditory perception, creativity, etc.
Author : Robert J. Sternberg
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 255 pages
File Size : 32,17 MB
Release : 1998-07
Category : Education
ISBN : 1135686580
Intelligence, Instruction, and Assessment shows how modern theories of intelligence can be directly applied by educators to the teaching of subject matter, regardless of the age of the students or the content being taught. It is intended primarily for teachers at all levels--elementary, secondary, tertiary--who want to apply in their classrooms what we know about intelligence. The focus is not on modifying students' intelligence, per se, but on increasing their disciplinary knowledge and understanding. Hence, this book will help teachers learn how they can teach more effectively what they are already teaching. The assumption is that what teachers care most about is how they can improve upon what they are already doing, and how they can learn what they need to do in order to be more effective in their work. The contributors are well known for their work on intelligence and education. Each chapter includes an accessible explanation of the author's theory of intelligence, and discusses the implications of that theory both for instruction and for assessment. The book is international in scope, reflecting both American and European perspectives. Anyone interested in knowing how modern theories of intelligence can be applied to education will want to read this book--particularly teachers and other education specialists, as well as developmental psychologists, cognitive psychologists, and philosophers with an interest in applying psychological theory to classroom practice. It will serve well as a text for courses on educational psychology, intelligence, cognition and instruction, and foundations of teaching.
Author : Janek Musek
Publisher : Academic Press
Page : 332 pages
File Size : 42,81 MB
Release : 2017-05-04
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 0128112492
The General Factor of Personality improves our understanding of the personality structure and the relations between major personality dimensions, as well as major dimensions of the entire non-cognitive sphere of psychological variables. The results of the empirical testing and theoretical evaluations in this book contribute to the more comprehensive and precise theoretical framework of the General Factor of Personality (GFP) and that of the entire personality structure. Additionally, the book answers some unresolved questions concerning the nature of the GFP, including whether it is based more on correlations in real behavior or on other less substantial factors between lower-order dimensions of personality. This book is crucially important not only for theoretical reasons, but also for the tremendous practical and applied value of the assumed general dimension of personality. As a common denominator of all the most important fields of personality beyond cognition (Big Five, well-being, coping, emotionality, motivation, self-concept, self-esteem, control, wisdom and others), the GFP represents an extremely strong single predictor of the quality of life, mental health and well-being, career, academic success, and the quality of family and interpersonal relations. Reviews the theoretical and methodological work on the General Factor of Personality (GFP) Presents major research results in the field of GFP and the dimensional structure of personality Provides a balanced and objective approach to the topic of GFP, addressing criticisms and controversies Considers the practical and applied aspects of this research Draws conclusions on the bioevolutionary model of GFP to give a more thorough understanding of biological bases of human personality
Author : Richard J. Haier
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 317 pages
File Size : 30,9 MB
Release : 2023-07-27
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 1009295047
This new edition provides an accessible guide to advances in neuroscience research and what they reveal about intelligence. Compelling evidence shows that genetics plays a major role as intelligence develops from childhood, and that intelligence test scores correspond strongly to specific features of the brain assessed with neuroimaging. In detailed yet understandable language, Richard J. Haier explains cutting-edge techniques based on DNA and imaging of brain connectivity and function. He dispels common misconceptions – such as the belief that IQ tests are biased or meaningless. Readers will learn about the real possibility of dramatically enhancing intelligence and the positive implications this could have for education and social policy. The text also explores potential controversies surrounding neuro-poverty, neuro-socioeconomic status, and the morality of enhancing intelligence for everyone.
Author : George Grubisha
Publisher : iUniverse
Page : 226 pages
File Size : 10,93 MB
Release : 2001-04-12
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 0595173756
The "G" Factor was never spelled out in so many words. This was a code name, whose significance was known only to my employer and me, for the expected reward discreetly given to a "facilitator" who brokered the sale of aircraft for their respective governments, agencies, companies or clients. I never showed in the bills of sale and was, therefore, untraceable to the recipients, and it was buried in the legalese of our contracts to balance our own books. In other words, the "G" Factor was more often than not the critical success factor of any major negotiation, but it depended on instinct to know when, how, how much and to whom it should or should not be offered. A wrong guess could blow a major deal. Like another George of historical renown who said "I cannot tell a lie!", neither can I, so the tales I am about to tell about the world of intrigue I have experienced and how the mighty rise and fall are absolutely true. They are my moments in time based on a lifetime of memories.
Author : Stefan O. Schönberg
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 548 pages
File Size : 45,46 MB
Release : 2007-01-11
Category : Medical
ISBN : 354068879X
This book presents the first in-depth introduction to parallel imaging techniques and, in particular, to the application of parallel imaging in clinical MRI. It will provide readers with a broader understanding of the fundamental principles of parallel imaging and of the advantages and disadvantages of specific MR protocols in clinical applications in all parts of the body at 1.5 and 3 Tesla.
Author : Nicholas Mackintosh
Publisher : American Chemical Society
Page : 458 pages
File Size : 17,1 MB
Release : 2011-03-03
Category : Education
ISBN : 0199585598
'What is intelligence?' may seem like a simple question to answer, but the study and measurement of human intelligence is one of the most controversial subjects in psychology. IQ and Human Intelligence provides an authoritative overview of the main issues surrounding this fascinating area.
