Intelligence and Social Valuation: A Practical Method for the Diagnosis of Mental Deficiency and Other Forms of Social Inefficiency (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Richard A. Berry

9780265618387: Intelligence and Social Valuation: A Practical Method for the Diagnosis of Mental Deficiency and Other Forms of Social Inefficiency (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 026561838X ISBN 13: 9780265618387

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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A practical method for diagnosing mental deficiency and social inefficiency.

This in-depth volume presents a structured approach to understand why some individuals struggle to function in society, combining physical, educational, and psychological data into a clear clinical picture.

This book argues that social efficiency depends on more than measured intellect. It introduces a diagnostic system that incorporates brain development, head measurements, and a range of psychophysical tests to identify real needs and risks. It emphasizes careful interpretation of test results to distinguish intellectual factors from social capability, and it outlines how to synthesize data for accurate assessments.

A step-by-step examination plan that covers physical, educational, and psychological status
Methods to estimate brain development and its link to mental functioning
Correlations between physical measurements, psychophysical tests, and intelligence
Guidance on interpreting results to distinguish social inefficiency from simple low intelligence

Ideal for educators, clinicians, and researchers who seek a rigorous, evidence-based framework for identifying and understanding social inefficiency in both children and adults.

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