Practical Intelligence: Nature And Origins Of Competence In The Everyday World
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Condition: Paperback - good/fair, cover may be worn. May have inscription on fep.
What does it truly mean to be intelligent in the real world — and why do some people with high IQs struggle while others with modest academic credentials thrive? Practical Intelligence: Nature and Origins of Competence in the Everyday World tackles this fundamental question head-on, presenting a rigorous and wide-ranging examination of the cognitive abilities that underpin success in everyday life. Edited by two of the leading figures in cognitive and educational psychology, this landmark anthology brings together contributions from eminent researchers to argue that traditional notions of intelligence — measured by standardised tests and academic performance — capture only a fraction of what it means to be competent. The volume draws on psychology, anthropology, and education theory to present a compelling case that practical intelligence — the ability to adapt to, shape, and select real-world environments — is both distinct from and equally as important as academic intelligence. Sternberg and Wagner's editorial vision ties together diverse threads of research into a cohesive and provocative framework, one that challenges entrenched assumptions about human ability. For anyone who has ever wondered why brilliance in the classroom does not always translate to brilliance in life, this collection offers answers that are as unsettling as they are illuminating.
Author: Robert J. Sternberg & Richard K. Wagner
Format: Paperback
Genre: Psychology
Condition remarks:
Condition: Paperback - good/fair, cover may be worn. May have inscription on fep.
What does it truly mean to be intelligent in the real world — and why do some people with high IQs struggle while others with modest academic credentials thrive? Practical Intelligence: Nature and Origins of Competence in the Everyday World tackles this fundamental question head-on, presenting a rigorous and wide-ranging examination of the cognitive abilities that underpin success in everyday life. Edited by two of the leading figures in cognitive and educational psychology, this landmark anthology brings together contributions from eminent researchers to argue that traditional notions of intelligence — measured by standardised tests and academic performance — capture only a fraction of what it means to be competent. The volume draws on psychology, anthropology, and education theory to present a compelling case that practical intelligence — the ability to adapt to, shape, and select real-world environments — is both distinct from and equally as important as academic intelligence. Sternberg and Wagner's editorial vision ties together diverse threads of research into a cohesive and provocative framework, one that challenges entrenched assumptions about human ability. For anyone who has ever wondered why brilliance in the classroom does not always translate to brilliance in life, this collection offers answers that are as unsettling as they are illuminating.