Psychology Press

Intelligence and Abilities

cover of Intelligence and Abilities

By Colin Cooper

Series: Psychology Focus 

  • List Price: $21.95
  • ISBN: 978-0-415-18869-2
  • Published by: Routledge
  • Publication Date: 04/01/1999
  • Pages: 192
  • Trim Size: 216X138
  • Illustrations: 18 line figures
  • Binding(s): Hardback | Paperback
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About the Book

Research into abilities is one of the great success stories of psychology. Ability tests are widely used and there is continued interest in the origins of abilites (enes or environment?) and their links to social phenomena such as crime and welfare dependecy. Intelligence and Abilities explains what is known about the processes associated with mental abilities and the relationship of abilities to behaviour. It also provides a clear and up-to-date guide to the main areas of research.

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