1st Edition

The Psychology of Intelligence

By Sonja Falck Copyright 2021
140 Pages 1 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

140 Pages 1 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

140 Pages 1 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

What fascinates us about intelligence? How does intelligence impact our daily lives? Why do we sometimes fear intelligence? Human intelligence is a vital resource, yet the study of it is pervaded by neglect and misconceptions. The Psychology of Intelligence helps make sense of the contradictory social attitudes and practices in relation to intelligence that we have seen over the decades,... Read more

List of illustrations

Acknowledgements

Explaining the book: a new way of viewing human intelligence

1. Intelligence in our daily lives

2. Idealisation of intelligence

3. Devaluation of intelligence

4. Integration of neurodiversity

5. Applied (human) intelligence

In conclusion: which approach do you choose?

Further reading

Notes

References

Biography

Dr. Sonja Falck is a Senior Lecturer at the University of East London, UK, and a UKCP and BACP accredited psychotherapist and supervisor. She consults in person and online internationally, specialising in high-ability adults' relationship issues.