Wisdom, intelligence, and creativity synthesized / Robert J. Sternberg.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Sternberg, Robert J., author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Intellect.

Creative ability.

Creative thinking.

Wisdom.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (xviii, 227 pages) : digital, PDF file(s).

Edition:

1st ed.

Other Title:

Wisdom, Intelligence, & Creativity Synthesized

Place of Publication:

Cambridge : Cambridge University Press, 2003.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

In Wisdom, Intelligence, and Creativity Synthesized, Sternberg reviews and summarizes the best research available on human intelligence. He argues that any serious understanding of intelligence must go beyond the standard paper and pencil tests currently in use. In addition to analytical and quantitative abilities, a theory of intelligence must take account of peoples' creative abilities - their ability to go beyond given information and imagine new and exciting ways of reformulating old problems. It must also take into account peoples' ability to weigh options carefully and act prudently. Understanding one's own intellectual shortcomings, and learning how to overcome, is as important as developing one's strengths. Sternberg develops a vision of human intelligence that is far more nuanced and accurate than anything previously offered. Wisdom, Intelligence and Creativity Synthesized will be essential reading for psychologists, cognitive scientists, educators, and organizational researchers.

Contents:

Cover; Half-title; Title; Copyright; Dedication; Contents; Preface; THE PREHISTORY; THE HISTORY; 1 Background Work on Intelligence; 2 The Theory of Successful Intelligence; 3 Background Work on Creativity; 4 The Investment Theory of Creativity as a Decision; 5 The Propulsion Theory of Creative Contributions; 6 Background Work on Wisdom; 7 The Balance Theory of Wisdom; 8 WICS: The Relations among Intelligence, Creativity, and Wisdom; References; Index

Notes:

Title from publisher's bibliographic system (viewed on 05 Oct 2015).

Includes bibliographical references (p. 189-214) and index.

ISBN:

1-107-13067-0

1-280-41826-5

0-511-18106-X

0-511-06347-4

0-511-20528-7

0-511-30812-4

0-511-50961-8

0-511-07193-0

OCLC:

57182236