The Neuroscience of Intelligence

ISBN-13: 9781009295062 / Angielski

Richard J. Haier

Opis

Why are some people smarter than others? This accessible book explains modern neuroscience techniques and what they reveal about intelligence. It dispels common misconceptions about intelligence testing and discusses how neuroscientific methods could dramatically enhance intelligence, with surprising implications for education and social policy.

Spis treści

Preface to first edition; Preface to second edition; 1. What we know about intelligence from the weigh of studies; 2. Nature more than nurture: the impact of genetics on intelligence; 3. Peeking inside the living brain: neuroimaging is a game change for intelligence research; 4. 50 shades of gray matter: a brain image of intelligence is worth a thousand words; 5. The holy grail: can neuroscience boost intelligence?; 6. As neuroscience advances, what's next for intelligence research?; Glossary.