| Description |
x, 178 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm |
| Series |
Palgrave insights in psychology |
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Palgrave insights in psychology.
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| Contents |
Machine generated contents note: INTRODUCTION -- THEORIES OF INTELLIGENCE -- 2.1. What is Human Intelligence? -- 2.1.1. One Factor or Many? -- 2.2. Psychometric Theories -- 2.3. Learning Approach -- 2.4. Intelligence and Information Processing -- 2.5. Triarchic Theory of Intelligence -- 2.6. Gardner's Theory of Multiple Intelligences -- 2.7. Emotional Intelligence -- ANIMAL LEARNING -- 3.1. Nature of Simple Learning -- 3.2. Classical Conditioning -- 3.3. Operant Conditioning -- 3.4. Problems of Simple Learning Theories -- 3.5. Information Processing Explanations of Learning -- ANIMAL INTELLIGENCE -- 4.1. What is 'Intelligence' in Non-Human Animals? -- 4.2. Social Learning -- 4.3. Self-Recognition -- 4.4. Machiavellian Intelligence -- 4.5. Theory of Mind -- 4.6. Language in Non-Human Animals -- EVOLUTION OF HUMAN INTELLIGENCE -- 5.1. Why are Humans Intelligent? -- 5.2. Brain Size -- 5.3. Ecological Demands -- 5.4. Social Complexity -- INTELLIGENCE TEST PERFORMANCE -- 6.1. Intelligence and IQ -- 6.2. Genetic Influence on Intelligence -- 6.3. Neurobiology and Intelligence -- 6.4. Environmental Influences on Intelligence -- 6.4.1. Environmental Enrichment -- 6.5. Culture and Intelligence -- 6.6. Interaction of Nature and Nurture |
| Summary |
"Covering the nature of human and animal intelligence, this compact and accessible text is the perfect aid for students who wish to delve deeper into the subject. The author presents a clear introduction to a broad range of key topics, including theories of learning, influences on intelligence, and test performance"-- |
| Notes |
Formerly CIP. Uk |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Subject |
Intellect.
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Knowledge, Theory of.
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Learning.
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| LC no. |
2010032632 |
| ISBN |
0230249442 (paperback) |
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9780230249448 (paperback) |
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