Intelligence and Learning

Häftad, Engelska, 2010

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As humans, we often differentiate ourselves from other animals by our intelligence and ability to learn, but are these distinctions always so simple?Covering theories of learning, influences on intelligence, animal intelligence and test performance, Lund discusses the fascinating debates that shape our understanding of this area.Whatever your level of study, this balanced introduction will allow you to look critically at the main theories and cement your understanding of intelligence and learning.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum2010-08-20
Mått138 x 216 x 11 mm
Vikt231 g
FormatHäftad
SpråkEngelska
SerieBloomsbury Insights in Psychology series
Antal sidor192
FörlagBloomsbury Publishing PLC
ISBN9780230249448

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INTRODUCTIONPART I: THEORIES OF INTELLIGENCEWhat is Human Intelligence?One Factor or Many?Psychometric TheoriesLearning ApproachIntelligence and Information ProcessingTriarchic Theory of IntelligenceGardner's Theory of Multiple IntelligencesEmotional IntelligencePART II: ANIMAL LEARNINGNature of Simple LearningClassical ConditioningOperant ConditioningProblems of Simple Learning TheoriesInformation Processing Explanations of LearningPART III: ANIMAL INTELLIGENCEWhat is 'Intelligence' in Non-Human Animals?Social LearningSelf-RecognitionMachiavellian IntelligenceTheory of MindLanguage in Non-Human AnimalsPART IV: EVOLUTION OF HUMAN INTELLIGENCEWhy are Humans Intelligent?Brain SizeEcological DemandsSocial ComplexityPART V: INTELLIGENCE TEST PERFORMANCEIntelligence and IQGenetic Influence on IntelligenceNeurobiology and IntelligenceEnvironmental Influences on IntelligenceEnvironmental EnrichmentCulture and IntelligenceInteraction of Nature and Nurture.