What exactly does it mean to be intelligent? Does intelligence manifest itself in one way or in
different ways in children? Do children fit any preconceived notions of intelligence? Some …

This chapter begins with a critical discussion of two traditional conceptions of intelligence. In
a nutshell, a general factor theory of intelligence (g) posits that a single common factor …

In this Element, I first introduce intelligence in terms of historical definitions. I show that
intelligence, as conceived even by the originators of the first intelligence tests, Alfred Binet …

This chapter begins with a consensual definition of intelligence. Intelligence is cognition
comprising sensory, perceptual, associative, and relational knowledge. It is the sum total of …

This special issue aimed to contribute to the unification of two disciplines focusing on
cognition and intelligence: the psychology of cognitive development and the psychology of …

We present a theory of mental architecture and development focusing on general
intelligence (g). The theory integrates psychometric and developmental theories of …

Interest in the human mind is a centuries-old fascination, dating back to Plato, Aristotle, and
Descartes. While the theories proposed about the human mind have since advanced and …

This chapter reviews major theories of intelligence. The theories are grouped into four major
theory types:(1) psychometric theories;(2) cognitive theories;(3) cognitive-contextual …

Abstract Clear and comprehensive," Human Intelligence" is an excellent supplementary text
for courses in cognitive, developmental, and educational psychology and will be of interest …

This chapter will argue that an understanding of the nature of general intelligence and how it
influences cognitive development is vital to an understanding of the majority of …