Studies in Mental Deviations (Classic Reprint)

S. D. Porteus

ISBN 10: 1332224989 / ISBN 13: 9781332224982

Published by Forgotten Books, 2018

About this Item

Print on Demand. This fascinating anthropological study pioneered by the author analyzes the relationship between brain capacity and intelligence. It is based on extensive data gathered from both normal and developmentally challenged individuals, with the research carried out using precise anthropometric methods to measure head dimensions. The author developed a novel instrument to accurately measure head height, a crucial factor in calculating brain capacity. The calculated brain capacities were then compared with the actual brain capacities of individuals whose brains were removed from the skull after death. The resulting insights have significantly contributed to our understanding of the physical and psychological aspects of intelligence, providing valuable knowledge for fields such as developmental psychology, neuroscience, and education, and opening up new avenues for future research. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Studies in Mental Deviations (Classic Reprint)
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1332224989
• ISBN 13: 9781332224982
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Book Type: print-on-demand item
• Seller catalogs:
  • Psychology

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Synopsis

Discover how social ratings help understand and support people with mental deviations.

This book blends narrative portraits with scientific study to explore personality, behavior, and the tools used to measure social adaptability. Through real cases and careful analysis, you’ll see how a well-tested rating scale can illuminate strengths as well as challenges.

This edition presents a candid look at tests, judgments, and their limits, showing how researchers balance observation with practical outcomes. It includes notable examples from a training school and discusses how ratings correlate with practical social success, even when individual cases vary widely. The book also reflects on the human side of these assessments, highlighting kindness, resilience, and everyday acts of care within institutions.

• How the social rating scale is built and weighted to capture multiple traits.
• How ratings are collected, compared, and validated against broader social judgments.
• Examples of both strengths and difficulties seen in youth and adults with diminished mental powers.
• Practical considerations for applying the scale in new settings and with mixed experience levels.

Ideal for readers of psychology, social work, education, and historical studies of mental health, this edition offers a grounded perspective on assessment, treatment, and humanity in care settings.