Book | Chapter
The evolution of intelligence
pp. 3-7
Abstract
In this chapter we briefly introduce the concept of intelligence from an evolutionary perspective tracing what is known about early human development, behavior and the brain. We review the vocabulary of intelligence, provide a brief framework outlining intellectual theory and introduce and provide an overview of this volume.
Publication details
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Goldstein Sam, Princiotta Dana, Naglieri Jack A. (2015) Handbook of intelligence: evolutionary theory, historical perspective, and current concepts. Dordrecht, Springer.
Pages: 3-7
DOI: 10.1007/978-1-4939-1562-0_1
Full citation:
Goldstein Sam (2015) „The evolution of intelligence“, In: S. Goldstein, D. Princiotta & J. A. Naglieri (eds.), Handbook of intelligence, Dordrecht, Springer, 3–7.