Intelligence: a very short introduction

By:

Deary, Ian J

Series: Very short introductionsPublication details: Oxford University Press, 2020. Oxford:Edition: 2nd edDescription: 132 p. : ill. ; pb, 18 cmISBN:

9780198796206

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DDC classification:

153.9 DEA

Summary: For people with little or no knowledge of the science of human intelligence, this volume takes readers to a stage where they are able to make judgments for themselves about the key questions of human mental ability. Each chapter addresses a central scientific issue but does so in a way that is lively and completely accessible. Issues discussed include whether there are several different types of intelligence, whether intelligence differences are caused by genes or the environment, t e biological basis of intelligence levels, and whether intelligence declines as we grow older.

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Includes bibliographical references and index.

For people with little or no knowledge of the science of human intelligence, this volume takes readers to a stage where they are able to make judgments for themselves about the key questions of human mental ability. Each chapter addresses a central scientific issue but does so in a way that is lively and completely accessible. Issues discussed include whether there are several different types of intelligence, whether intelligence differences are caused by genes or the environment, t e biological basis of intelligence levels, and whether intelligence declines as we grow older.

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