This book provides a unique wide-ranging review of virtually all approaches to dynamic testing. It suggests alternatives to the typical kinds of testing used in the United States, tests that often seem to stifle rather than encourage the development of human potential.
In this Element, I first introduce intelligence in terms of historical definitions. I then review the major approaches to understanding... Læs mere
This book is written for anyone who wants to learn about and understand love. It is based on the notion that the different varieties of love involve... Læs mere
Provides 40 research-based, illustrated lessons and demonstrates how to design units that help students apply analytical, creative, and practical thinking skills to solve problems and make decisions.
What is hate and why is there so much of it? How does it originate? What can we do about it? The authors discuss how hate makes its presence felt in the real world. They analyze the role of hate in instigating terrorism, massacres, and genocides and discuss possible solutions.
This book reviews psychological research on practical intelligence and describes its importance in everyday life. The authors reveal the importance of tacit... Læs mere
Using a variety of examples that range from scientific studies to personal anecdotes, Sternberg presents a controversial theory of thinking styles that aims to explain why aptitude tests, school grades, and classroom performance often fail to identify real ability.
Metaphors of Mind seeks to help readers understand human intelligence as viewed from a variety of standpoints such as psychology,... Læs mere
This book presents a 'triarchic' theory of human intelligence that goes beyond IQ in its conceptualisation and implications for assessment. Robert J.... Læs mere
This book presents the first and only synthesized theory of intelligence, creativity, and wisdom. Sternberg argues that any serious understanding of... Læs mere