Bøker av Robert J. Sternberg

In this Element, I first introduce intelligence in terms of historical definitions. I then review the major approaches to understanding intelligence and its development. These approaches, taken together, present a much more complex portrait of intelligence and its development than would be ascertained just from scores on intelligence tests.

In What Universities Can Be, the high-profile educator Robert J. Sternberg writes thoughtfully about the direction of higher education in this country and its potential to achieve future excellence.

Presents a picture of the field of intellectual styles, through describing, analyzing, and integrating the major theoretical and research works on the topic. This book describes nature, origins, historical development, theories, research, and applications of this field, and addresses three major controversial issues.

This book presents a 'triarchic' theory of human intelligence that goes beyond IQ in its conceptualisation and implications for assessment. Robert J. Sternberg begins by sketching the history of intelligence research and then outlines the three parts of the theory. His conclusions will be of interest to all those concerned with intelligence, its development and its measurement.

Provides 40 research-based, illustrated lessons and demonstrates how to design units that help students apply analytical, creative, and practical thinking skills to solve problems and make decisions.

Presenting the major trends, theories and practices in cross-cultural assessment, this volume focuses on intelligence and intelligence testing, particularly as applied to people from racial and ethnic minority groups who are also socioeconomically and culturally deprived.

Using a variety of examples that range from scientific studies to personal anecdotes, Sternberg presents a controversial theory of thinking styles that aims to explain why aptitude tests, school grades, and classroom performance often fail to identify real ability.

This book is written for anyone who wants to learn about and understand love. It is based on the notion that the different varieties of love involve different combinations of intimacy, passion, and commitment. Sternberg presents a comprehensive account of love in both its historical and individual forms.

The importance of transfer for understanding intelligence, cognition, and education has been debated for a century, as it has been one of the central theoretical issues in psychology, education, and cognition.

Intelligence: A Brief History is a lively and accessible look at the origins of the field of intelligence. The book explores the nature and measurement of intelligence, examines approaches to teaching intelligence, and discusses individual and group differences in intelligence.

World renowned psychologist Robert Sternberg presents a fresh and compelling picture of the creative process from the inception of an idea to its ultimate success. With illuminating examples, Sternberg reveals the paths we all can take to become more creative and shows how institutions can learn to foster creativity."What is creative is new and often brings about positive change. But what is new is also strange, and what is strange can be scary, even threatening?which is why 'they' don't want to hear it. But they are unwise not to listen, for the creative person with original ideas is the one who, with support, will advance and improve the milieu to the benefit of all." ?from Defying the Crowd

In graduate school, psychology students learn the formal, explicit knowledge of the field, but often not the tacit knowledge upon which academic careers are built. In this second edition of his popular Psychology 1011/2, eminent psychologist Robert J. Sternberg updates and extends a trove of wisdom gleaned from decades of experience in various academic settings and leadership positions.

SATs, ACTs, GPAs. Everyone knows that these scores can't tell a college everything that's important about an applicant. But what else should admissions officers look for, and how can they know it when they see it? This title offers a practical approach to college admissions testing.