The Origins and Development of High Ability

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Synopsis

Written for psychologists, educational psychologists and developmental biologists, this volume explores the concept of giftedness, including its definition, origins and development. The author offers a balanced view of the topic and presents optimal educational strategies for various kinds of high ability. The effects of both environmental and biological/genetic factors on a student's level of giftedness are also discussed, as is the question of whether gifted people can be created.

Book details

Series:
Novartis Foundation Symposia (Book 178)
Author:
Gregory R. Bock, Kate Ackrill
ISBN:
9780470514504
Related ISBNs:
9780470514498, 9780471939450
Publisher:
Wiley
Pages:
266
Reading age:
Not specified
Includes images:
No
Date of addition:
2020-01-04
Usage restrictions:
Copyright
Copyright date:
1993
Copyright by:
N/A 
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Categories:
Medicine, Nonfiction