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Ungifted : intelligence redefined ; [the truth about talent, practice, creativity, and the many paths to greatness] / Scott Barry Kaufman ; illustrated by George Doutsiopoulos.

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextLanguage: English Publication details: New York : Basic Books, 2013.Description: XXIII, 397 p. ; 24 cmISBN:
  • 9780465066964 (pbk)
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 153.9
LOC classification:
  • BF 698.9  K21u 2013
Contents:
Origins -- Development -- IQ -- Labels -- Who is learning disabled? -- Who is gifted? -- Gifted souls -- Engagement -- Passion -- Mindset -- Self-regulation -- Ability -- Deliberate practice -- g -- Talent -- Creativity -- Redefining intelligence.
Summary: "In Ungifted, cognitive psychologist Scott Barry Kaufman--who was relegated to special education as a child--sets out to show that the way we interpret traditional metrics of intelligence is misguided. Kaufman explores the latest research in genetics and neuroscience, as well as evolutionary, developmental, social, positive, and cognitive psychology, to challenge the conventional wisdom about the childhood predictors of adult success. He reveals that there are many paths to greatness, and argues for a more holistic approach to achievement that takes into account each young person's personal goals, individual psychology, and developmental trajectory. In so doing, he increases our appreciation for the intelligence and diverse strengths of prodigies, savants, and late bloomers, as well as those with dyslexia, autism, schizophrenia, and ADHD. Combining original research, anecdotes, and a singular compassion, Ungifted proves that anyone--even those without readily observable gifts at any single moment in time--can become great."--From publisher description.
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Libro Libro Biblioteca Juan Bosch Biblioteca Juan Bosch Humanidades Humanidades (4to. Piso) BF 698.9 K21u 2013 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 1 Available 00000008809

"The truth about talent, practice, creativity, and the many paths to greatness"--Cover.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 331-382) and index.

Origins -- Development -- IQ -- Labels -- Who is learning disabled? -- Who is gifted? -- Gifted souls -- Engagement -- Passion -- Mindset -- Self-regulation -- Ability -- Deliberate practice -- g -- Talent -- Creativity -- Redefining intelligence.

"In Ungifted, cognitive psychologist Scott Barry Kaufman--who was relegated to special education as a child--sets out to show that the way we interpret traditional metrics of intelligence is misguided. Kaufman explores the latest research in genetics and neuroscience, as well as evolutionary, developmental, social, positive, and cognitive psychology, to challenge the conventional wisdom about the childhood predictors of adult success. He reveals that there are many paths to greatness, and argues for a more holistic approach to achievement that takes into account each young person's personal goals, individual psychology, and developmental trajectory. In so doing, he increases our appreciation for the intelligence and diverse strengths of prodigies, savants, and late bloomers, as well as those with dyslexia, autism, schizophrenia, and ADHD. Combining original research, anecdotes, and a singular compassion, Ungifted proves that anyone--even those without readily observable gifts at any single moment in time--can become great."--From publisher description.

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