Human Cognitive Abilities in Theory and Practice

by McArdle, John J.; Woodcock, Richard W.

• ISBN13: 9781410603234
• ISBN10: 1410603237
• Format: Nonspecific Binding
• Copyright: 2014-04-04
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis

Summary

This volume not only examines research on human cognitive abilities, but also discusses different views on how human intellectual abilities apply in practical settings such as schools, as well as various theories surrounding the topic.

Table of Contents

Introduction	p. ix
Acknowledgments	p. xii
Keynote Speakers	p. xv
Introduction of	p. 3
Human Cognitive Abilities: A Critique	p. 5
References	p. 22
Introduction of	p. 28
Where Is Intelligence? Some Answers From the Triadic Theory	p. 29
Introduction of	p. 43
Higher Mental Activity and Basic Physiology: Subjective Difference and Reacti on Time	p. 45
A Basis for Research on Age Differences in Cognitive Capabilities	p. 85
Abilities as Aptitudes and Achievements in Learning Situations	p. 93
References	p. 110
How Do Families Affect Intelligence? Social Environmental and Behavior Genetic Predictions	p. 113
Extending Gf-Gc Theory into Practice	p. 137
References	p. 155
Poster Session Papers	p. 156a
Contemporary Statistical Models for Examining Test Bias	p. 157
References	p. 191
Interbattery Convergent Measurement Models Applied to the Wais and Wj-R	p. 197
References	p. 212
A Psychotelemetry Experiment in Fluid Intelligence	p. 215
References	p. 228
A Developmental-Based Item Factor Analysis	p. 231
References	p. 245
A Structural Factor Analysis of Gender and Age Differences in Cognitive Ability	p. 247
References	p. 260
Age Differences in Processes of Fluid and Crystallized Intelligence	p. 263
References	p. 280
Decision Validity Methods Applied to Cognitive Assessments of Brain Disorder	p. 283
References	p. 294
Discussions	p. 296a
Discussions of Human Cognitive Abilities Conference Papers	p. 297
Index	p. 323
Subject Index	p. 329
HCA Conference Participants	p. 337
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