Intelligence and Abilities

Paperback

Main Details

Title Intelligence and Abilities
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Colin Cooper
SeriesPsychology Focus
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback
Pages:192
Dimensions(mm): Height 216,Width 138
ISBN/Barcode 9780415188692
ClassificationsDewey:153.93
Audience
Undergraduate
Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Illustrations 3 black & white tables

Publishing Details

Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint Routledge
Publication Date 1 April 1999
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

Research into abilities is one of the great success stories of psychology. Ability tests are widely used and there is continued interest in the origins of abilites (genes or environment?) and their links to social phenomena such as crime and welfare dependecy. "Intelligence and Abilities" explains what is known about the processes associated with mental abilities and the relationship of abilities to behaviour. It also provides a guide to the main areas of research.

Reviews

"[Cooper] deftly covers the traditional structural approach of Charles Spearman's g and L.L Thurstone's primary mental abilities....A well-researched book....Useful for undergraduates through faculty."-"Choice