Genius and Stupidity: A Study of Some of the Intellectual Processes of Seven "Bright" And Seven "Stupid" Boys (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Lewis M. Terman

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0266574246 ISBN 13: 9780266574248

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Discover how a pioneering study peers into the minds of bright and struggling boys.

This nonfiction volume examines a group of fourteen children to contrast how they think, learn, and approach problems. It blends classroom observation with early psychological testing to explore reading, memory, and problem solving.

The book presents detailed descriptions of the subjects, the tests used, and the patterns the author observed. It highlights how differences in endowment and environment may shape intellectual performance, with careful notes on method and interpretation.

• Explanations of how reading, spelling, and language processing relate to overall intelligence
• Descriptions of test procedures and how young minds tackle puzzles and mutilated texts
• Observations on persistence, attention, and emotional differences across groups
• Conclusions about the balance of innate ability and learning experiences

Ideal for readers interested in the early history of intelligence research, psychology, and educational testing.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0266574246
• ISBN 13: 9780266574248
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 75