Intelligence, Heredity and Environment
Intelligence, Heredity and Environment by Robert J. Sternberg, published by Cambridge University Press on January 28, 1997, is a comprehensive examination of the ongoing debate surrounding the influences of nature and nurture on intelligence. This 608-page book presents a balanced survey of contemporary theories and research regarding the origins and transmission of human intelligence, addressing the complexities that have emerged in the discussion over the past decade.
Readers will find an exploration of various viewpoints on the interaction between genetic and environmental factors in shaping cognitive abilities. The book delves into topics such as the search for genes linked to intelligence, interactionist theories, and cultural relativism, while also considering educational strategies and developmental perspectives. By incorporating the latest findings and addressing previous misconceptions in intelligence research, this edition serves as a valuable resource for those interested in psychology, cognitive psychology, and genetics.
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The debate over nature versus nurture in relation to intelligence is not as clearly drawn as it was ten years ago, when geneticists claimed that intelligence is innate, while environmentalists claimed that culture is the major determining factor. Although the debate has not been resolved, it has been significantly refined. Robert Sternberg and Elena Grigorenko address the roles and interaction of nature and nurture in Intelligence, Heredity and Environment. This book provides a comprehensive, balanced, current survey of theory and research on the origins and transmission of human intelligence. The book is unique in the diversity of viewpoints it presents, and its inclusion of the very most recent theories and findings. It highlights the search for genes associated with specific cognitive abilities, interactionist theories, cultural relativism, educational strategies, developmental perspectives, and fallacies of previous intelligence research.
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