The Definition of Intelligence in Relation to Modern Methods of Mental Measurement (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

James Leroy Stockton

 
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This insightful text examines the fundamental nature of intelligence, drawing on quantitative studies to define and categorize different types. The author argues that intelligence involves the ability to influence one's destiny through the use of an active, non-predictable, selective factor that chooses on the basis of similarity. The book explores the distinction between mechanically controlled intelligence, which is unintentional and predictable, and intentionally controlled intelligence, which involves deliberate problem-solving. The author also discusses the concept of reproductive intelligence, which involves the mechanical reproduction of previously learned solutions. The text provides a comprehensive analysis of the complex nature of intelligence, offering valuable insights into its fundamental mechanisms and significance.

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ISBN 10:  0265607655 ISBN 13:  9780265607657
Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018
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