Intelligence: A Brief History
- ISBN-10
- 0470693193
- ISBN-13
- 9780470693193
- Series
- Intelligence
- Category
- Psychology
- Pages
- 184
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2008-04-15
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons
- Authors
- Robert J. Sternberg, Anna T. Cianciolo
Description
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.
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