Irrational beliefs and behaviour are virtually universal. This title draws on research to examine why we are irrational, the different types of irrationality, the damage it does us, and the possible cures. It also argues that we could significantly reduce irrationality and its effects - but only if we recognize just how irrational we really are.

What is 'humpty-dumptying'? Do 'arguments from analogy' ever stand up? How do I know when someone is using 'weasel words'? This book intends to help anyone who wants to argue well and think critically. It includes such entries as: Principle of Charity; Lawyer's Answer; Least Worst Option; Poisoning the Well; Sentimentality; and Sunk Cost Fallacy.

Offers a simple definition of intelligence that is appropriate for assessing intelligence at the population level. This title uses medical and behavioral science research to argue that declines in serious disease and illness-causing conditions correlate strongly with continued cognitive gains in both developed and developing countries.

Covers key intelligence and achievement tests. This book allows the reader to grasp the key concepts, updates, and utility of each test covered - and put these into real-life practice in their schools.

Everything students need to succeed in the Critical Thinking AS exam

This text provides state-of-the-art administrative and interpretive guidelines to the cognitive abilities portion of the most widely used psychoeducational battery, the Woodcock-Johnson III.

Although most people believe that there is little we can do to improve the intelligence we were born with, the brain can be exercised just like any other part of the body. This companion volume to the IQ & Psychometric Tests includes hundreds of practice questions and also answers with explanations.

Drawing on the work of Galton, Pearson, and others in his search for the truth about intelligence testing, the author looks at the personal histories of these psychologists to cast light on schooling in Britain and USA. He also shows how we can transcend this heritage and base our educational system on values more in tune with the 21st century.

Part of the "The Times Book of IQ Tests" series, this volume offers tests, with a guide to assessing performance. By studying the different types of test and recognizing the different types of question, it is possible to improve your scores and IQ rating.

Social Intelligence showed us how dealing with people and social situations can determine success both at work and in life. This title takes the next step and explains how practical intelligence (PI) qualifies as one of the key life skills and offers a conceptual structure for defining and describing common sense.

Offers an introduction and overview of Dr Robert J Sternberg's theories on intelligence and education, and highlights some of his articles from a large and disparate output. This book is suitable for those people outside of academia who want an overview of Sternberg's views, including politicians, policy makers, teachers, and administrators.

Based on solid refereed research, the authors explain how to make the most of developing intellect.

A controversial, left wing discussion arguing that IQ gaps between black and white Americans are environmental not genetic.

Focusing on the topic, hereditary genius, this work presents evidence showing that exceptional ability often ran in families. It points out that many high achievers had relatives who displayed notable abilities. Based on statistical sampling, it concludes that eminence in any field was due to hereditary factors.

We live in a time of vast changes. And those changes call for fresh ways of learning and thinking. This book provides insights for those charged with training and developing organizational leaders.

What is it about human brains that makes some people more capable than others? In this critical account, Professor Ian Deary reviews historical, cognitive, and biological research on the foundations of human mental ability.

A perfectly timed book for the new millennium by the acclaimed authors of The Quantum Self, exploring the scientific evidence for SQ, how to test for SQ and how to improve and develop it

Presents a comprehensive information on cognitive assessment of adults and adolescents. Augmenting the traditional 'sequential' and 'simultaneous' WAIS-III interpretive methods, this work presents a fresh approach derived from Cattell-Horn-Carroll (CHC) theory that combines normative assessment with ipsative assessment.