IQ and Human Intelligence

by N.J. Mackintosh

Book Overview

The question 'What is intelligence?' may seem simple to answer, but the study and measurement of human intelligence is one of the most controversial subjects in psychology. For much of its history,... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 019852367X
• Release Date: December 1998
• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Length: 419 Pages
• Weight: 1.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 10.0" x 1.0" x 7.8"

Customer Reviews

IQ Review

Basically to the point. I highly recommend this book for those interested in the basics of IQ analysis. Mark Taylor

The Best on Its Subject

Masterful survey of the latest theoretical and experimental literature on the measurement of human intelligence at all levels from the sensorimotor to the cognitive. Very balanced discussion of controversial issues and superb bibliography. Mackintosh's thoughtful use of diagrams and tables of numerical data in addition to carefully phrased verbal explanations suggests that he is a whole-brain learner and is very helpful in aiding the reader's understanding of complicated issues. This book sets the new standard for general textbooks about IQ testing and has been adopted for the IQ testing course at several top universities. Every person who has ever paid for an IQ test or decided how to educate someone based on an IQ test should read this book at the earliest opportunity.

Opinionated but balanced

Mackintosh admits in the preface that he will not try to hide his opinions. And he doesn't, not on topics as controversial as the heritability of intelligence and racial differences in IQ scores. (Whether his conclusions are correct is, of course, up to the reader to decide.) His constant aim to search for data behind all claims will greatly serve students (and professors) who read the book, especially in a time when evidence is ignored in favor of political propaganda.