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Intelligence and Learning Nick Lund

Intelligence and Learning By Nick Lund

Intelligence and Learning by Nick Lund


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Covering the nature of human and animal intelligence, this compact and accessible text is the perfect aid for students who wish to delve deeper into the subject. The author presents a clear introduction to a broad range of key topics, including theories of learning, influences on intelligence, and test performance.

Intelligence and Learning Summary

Intelligence and Learning by Nick Lund

As humans, we often differentiate ourselves from other animals by our intelligence and ability to learn, but are these distinctions always so simple?

Covering theories of learning, influences on intelligence, animal intelligence and test performance, Lund discusses the fascinating debates that shape our understanding of this area.

Whatever your level of study, this balanced introduction will allow you to look critically at the main theories and cement your understanding of intelligence and learning.

Intelligence and Learning Reviews

This is an important and authoritative text on learning and intelligence. Lund provides concise yet comprehensive coverage of both topics and the book is ideally suited to students studying psychology at A level, Scottish Higher or undergraduate levels. - Hilary Tait, Lecturer and Teaching Fellow in Psychology, Edinburgh Napier University

About Nick Lund

NICK LUND is Senior Lecturer in Psychology at Manchester Metropolitan University, UK, and has also acted as a Consultant for a major exam board.

Table of Contents

INTRODUCTION.- PART I: THEORIES OF INTELLIGENCE.- What is Human Intelligence?.- One Factor or Many?.- Psychometric Theories.- Learning Approach.- Intelligence and Information Processing.- Triarchic Theory of Intelligence.- Gardner's Theory of Multiple Intelligences.- Emotional Intelligence.- PART II: ANIMAL LEARNING.- Nature of Simple Learning.- Classical Conditioning.- Operant Conditioning.- Problems of Simple Learning Theories.- Information Processing Explanations of Learning.- PART III: ANIMAL INTELLIGENCE.- What is 'Intelligence' in Non-Human Animals?.- Social Learning.- Self-Recognition.- Machiavellian Intelligence.- Theory of Mind.- Language in Non-Human Animals.- PART IV: EVOLUTION OF HUMAN INTELLIGENCE.- Why are Humans Intelligent?.- Brain Size.- Ecological Demands.- Social Complexity.- PART V: INTELLIGENCE TEST PERFORMANCE.- Intelligence and IQ.- Genetic Influence on Intelligence.- Neurobiology and Intelligence.- Environmental Influences on Intelligence.- Environmental Enrichment.- Culture and Intelligence.- Interaction of Nature and Nurture.

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GOR012375263
9780230249448
0230249442
Intelligence and Learning by Nick Lund
Used - Like New
Paperback
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
20100820
192
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The book has been read, but looks new. The book cover has no visible wear, and the dust jacket is included if applicable. No missing or damaged pages, no tears, possible very minimal creasing, no underlining or highlighting of text, and no writing in the margins

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