In Wisdom, Intelligence, and Creativity Synthesized, Sternberg reviews and summarizes the best research available on human intelligence. He argues that any serious understanding of intelligence must go beyond the standard paper and pencil tests currently in use. In addition to analytical and quantitative abilities, a theory of intelligence must take account of peoples' creative abilities - their ability to go beyond given information and imagine new and exciting ways of reformulating old problems. It must also take into account peoples' ability to weigh options carefully and act prudently. Understanding one's own intellectual shortcomings, and learning how to overcome, is as important as developing one's strengths. Sternberg develops a vision of human intelligence that is far more nuanced and accurate than anything previously offered. Wisdom, Intelligence and Creativity Synthesized will be essential reading for psychologists, cognitive scientists, educators, and organizational researchers.
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This book presents a synthesized theory of intelligence, creativity, and wisdom.
Preface; Part I. Intelligence: 1. Background work on intelligence; 2. The theory of successful intelligence; Part II. Creativity: 3. Background work on creativity; 4. The investment theory of creativity as a decision; 5. The propulsion theory of creative contributions; Part III. Wisdom: 6. Background work on wisdom; 7. The balance theory of wisdom; Part IV. Synthesis: 8. WICS: the relations among intelligence, creativity, and wisdom; References; Author index; Subject index.
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"Sternberg recognizes the limitations of traditional testing and approaches the definition of intelligence from a very pragmatic perspective...Sternberg's focus on success in the real world is refreshing, and his book is powerful in its scope." Teachers College Record
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This book presents the first and only synthesized theory of intelligence, creativity, and wisdom.

Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9780521002714
Publisert
2007-09-24
Utgiver
Vendor
Cambridge University Press
Vekt
330 gr
Høyde
155 mm
Bredde
226 mm
Dybde
15 mm
Aldersnivå
P, 06
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
246

Biographical note

Robert J. Sternberg is Dean of Arts and Sciences at Tufts University. Prior to that, he was IBM Professor of Psychology and Education in the Department of Psychology, Professor of Management in the School of Management, and Director of the Center for the Psychology of Abilities, Competencies, and Expertise (PACE) at Yale. He continues to direct the Center from Tufts. He is the author of more than 1000 journal articles, book chapters, and books, and has received over $18 million in government and other grants and contracts for his research.