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Handbook of intelligence
evolutionary theory, historical perspective, and current concepts
Abstract
Numerous functions, cognitive skills, and behaviors are associated with intelligence, yet decades of research has yielded little consensus on its definition. Emerging from often conflicting studies is the provocative idea that intelligence evolved as an adaptation humans needed to keep up with – and survive in – challenging new environments. The Handbook of Intelligence addresses a broad range of issues relating to our cognitive and linguistic past. It is the first full-length volume to place intelligence in an evolutionary/cultural framework, tracing the development of the human mind, exploring differences between humans and other primates, and addressing human thinking and reasoning about its own intelligence and its uses. The works of pioneering thinkers – from Plato to Darwin, Binet to Piaget, Luria to Wechsler – are referenced to illustrate major events in the evolution of theories of intelligence, leading to the current era of multiple intelligences and special education programs. In addition, it examines evolutionary concepts in areas as diverse as creativity, culture, neurocognition, emotional intelligence, and assessment. Featured topics include: The Handbook of Intelligence is an essential resource for researchers, graduate students, clinicians, and professionals in developmental psychology; assessment, testing and evaluation; language philosophy; personality and social psychology; sociology; and developmental biology.
Details | Table of Contents
from matter to mind
pp.65-82
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4939-1562-0_5the philosophy of Plato and Pascal
pp.83-92
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4939-1562-0_6Darwin, Galton, and Charcot
pp.93-104
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4939-1562-0_7pp.105-119
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4939-1562-0_8Wundt, James, Cattell, Thorndike, Goddard, and Yerkes
pp.123-135
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4939-1562-0_9personalities, ideas, and events that shaped David Wechsler's views of intelligence and its assessment
pp.163-179
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4939-1562-0_12pp.181-192
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4939-1562-0_13defined as neurocognitive processing
pp.193-208
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4939-1562-0_14pp.229-241
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4939-1562-0_16pp.243-262
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4939-1562-0_17moving from traditional iq to second-generation intelligence tests
pp.295-316
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4939-1562-0_20pp.317-340
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4939-1562-0_21history and assessment
pp.341-365
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4939-1562-0_22pp.381-402
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4939-1562-0_24pp.415-433
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4939-1562-0_26implications for educational programming and policy
pp.459-468
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4939-1562-0_28what was hidden in our genes
pp.471-485
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4939-1562-0_29intelligence and intelligence tests – past, present, and future
pp.487-490
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4939-1562-0_30Publication details
Publisher: Springer
Place: Dordrecht
Year: 2015
Pages: 498
ISBN (hardback): 978-1-4939-1561-3
ISBN (digital): 978-1-4939-1562-0
Full citation:
Goldstein Sam, Princiotta Dana, Naglieri Jack A. (2015) Handbook of intelligence: evolutionary theory, historical perspective, and current concepts. Dordrecht, Springer.