Psychology of Intelligence (Falck Sonja)(Paperback / softback)

What fascinates us about intelligence, and what makes us fear it? How does intelligence impact our daily lives? Why is it something we avoid talking about? Human intelligence is a vital resource, yet the study of it is pervaded by neglect and misconceptions. The Psychology of Intelligence helps make sense of the contradictory social attitudes and practices in relation to intelligence that we have seen over the decades. Showing how our approach to intelligence impacts our daily lives in educational, occupational, medical, and legal settings, the book asks if it is possible to move beyond the prejudices surrounding intelligence in the past. Challenging popular assumptions, The Psychology of Intelligence encourages us to face intelligence in ourselves and others as an important fact of life that we can all benefit from embracing more
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