The Neuroscience of Intelligence (Cambridge Fundamentals of Neuroscience in Psychology) (PDF)
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This book explores advances in neuroscience research about intelligence, including the role of genetics and the correlations between intelligence test scores and specific features of the brain. The author dispels misconceptions and discusses the potential for enhancing intelligence and its implications for education and social policy. The book is 316 pages and the second edition is set to be published on July 27, 2023 by Cambridge University Press. ISBN-10: 1009295063, ISBN-13: 978-1009295062.
The Neuroscience of Intelligence (Cambridge Fundamentals of Neuroscience in Psychology) (PDF Book)
By Richard J. Haier
In this latest version, Richard J. Haier provides an accessible and informative description of the latest advances in neurological research and their importance to the understanding of intelligence. The book provides evidence that genetics has a significant impact on the development of intelligence, the book’s title alludes to the significant association between intelligence and specific parts of the brain, as determined through neuroimaging.
Using language that is both lucid and comprehensible, Haier describes cutting-edge methods of DNA analysis and brain imaging that elucidate the intricacies of intelligence. The book dispells common intelligence misconceptions, it challenges myths like the belief that IQ tests are corrupt or lacking in meaning. Instead, readers understand the true potential for significant increases in intelligence and the positive impact it would have on education and social policy.
The passage discusses the intriguing possibility of greatly enhancing intelligence, and explores its potential effects on various aspects of society. Haier discusses controversial subjects, including neuro-poverty and neuro-socioeconomic status, as well as the ethical concerns associated with the concept of improving all intelligence.
“The Neuroscience of Intelligence” is a significant resource for those who want to know the intersection of neuroscience and psychology, it provides a comprehensive description of how the understanding of intelligence is evolving through groundbreaking research. With its emphasis on cutting-edge methods and empirical evidence, the book provides significant insight into the future potentialities and difficulties associated with the field of intelligence research and its application to education and society.
Product Details
- Publisher : Cambridge University Press; 2nd edition (July 27, 2023)
- Language : English
- eBook Digital : 316 pages
- ISBN-10 : 1009295063
- ISBN-13 : 978-1009295062
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