Intelligence: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions) 1st Edition, Kindle Edition

by Ian J. Deary (Author)

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People value their powers of thinking and most of us are interested in why some people seem to drive a highly tuned Rolls Royce brain while others potter along with a merely serviceable Ford Fiesta. This Very Short Introduction describes what psychologists have discovered about how and why people differ in their thinking powers.

The book takes readers from no knowledge about the science of human intelligence to a stage where they are able to make judgements for themselves about some of the key questions about human mental ability differences. Each chapter deals with a central issue that is both scientifically lively and of considerable general interest, and is structured around a diagram which is explained in the course of the chapter. The issues discussed include whether there are several different types of
intelligence, whether intelligence differences are caused by genes or the environment, the biological basis of intelligence differences, and whether intelligence declines or increases as we grow older.

ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.

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Publisher: OUP Oxford; 1 edition (February 22, 2001)
Publication Date: February 22, 2001
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July 8, 2017

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This is an excellent book on intelligence, although I think Ritchie's is worth purchasing first. Deary has made many contributions to the field and one of the most interesting was his follow-up to the Scottish IQ test in the 30s. For the first and probably only time in history an entire group of students in a country took IQ tests. The results were hidden away and Deary rediscovered them. He followed up and found how remarkably consistent the results were. Unless you have a major illness or dementia your intelligence will probably remain stable in life. Lots of other interesting stuff as well.

Good discussion of Gould as well.

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Good summary for year 2001 but v2 is needed

October 31, 2017

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Oxford press needs to get an update done for this book. It is still a useful fast introduction to what is known about human intelligence. But at the time I write this the book is nearly 17 years out of date in a rapidly advancing field. What has been learned about the Flynn Effect in the mean time? Or what about advances in understanding of malnutrition as temporary or permanent cause of lower intellectual performance? What about the best ways to slow brain aging? Can anything be done?

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A very intelligent introduction

November 14, 2010

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Deary presents a series of experimental results, or 'datasets', each illustrating an aspect of human intelligence or, to be more precise, intelligence differences. They are: the different types of intelligence and how they correlate; intelligence and aging; the causes of intelligence differences; the relative influences of genes and environment; the use of intelligence tests in recruitment; finally, the vexed question of why intelligence test scores have increased so markedly in recent decades.

This approach - basing each topic on study results - makes for an objective and solidly scientific survey.

Deary avoids the most contentious issue of all, that of differences in intelligence between different groups. In the final chapter, where he discusses the American Psychological Association's Task Force report, he mentions that the report addresses differences 'based upon the sexes and ethnic groups. I have not dealt with these topics in the present book and I recommend the Task Force's treatment of these at times controversial issues.' In other words, he chickened out, but who can blame him? An academic can get into a lot of trouble these days just by reporting well-attested but politically incorrect data.

He references the APA report a lot, strongly recommending it as follow-up reading to this book, and providing a link to a free online copy. I tried the link and it is still active.

Deary writes very well, although his insistence on 'funny' chapter titles is a little wearing. The book was first published in 2001, so it might be time for an update. Minor quibbles like that aside, this book is an excellent introduction to a fascinating subject.
[PeterReeve]

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The first thing anyone interested in intelligence should read

January 2, 2011

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This is the third or fourth title I've read in Oxford's Very Short Introduction series, and it is by far the best. Deary takes an unusual approach for an introductory work: instead of speaking in general terms of what is known about intelligence, he focuses on 11 specific studies and explains precisely what the researchers did and what their findings might show. This may sound like a recipe for disappointment, but Deary makes it work beautifully. Each of the 11 studies encapsulates a significant aspect of intelligence research, from the basis for "the g factor" itself (the concept of "general intelligence") to whether there are group differences in IQ.

Part of what makes this book stand out is Deary's ability to explain his subject with perfect clarity. He must be an exceptional instructor. Perhaps surprisingly, he also seems to have a pleasantly high opinion of his readers, recommending a good deal of primary research material for further reading (including publications that argue positions directly opposite to his own, which he clearly indicates).

This is a top-drawer work that I would recommend as a starting place for anyone who wants to learn more about the science of intelligence.

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