Published 2011 · Cambridge University Press · Co-edited with Robert J. Sternberg
The Cambridge Handbook of Intelligence
A comprehensive overview of the science of human intelligence
Co-edited by Robert J. Sternberg and Scott Barry Kaufman, this landmark volume brings together leading scholars from across the field to provide an authoritative, accessible synthesis of intelligence research — covering its theoretical foundations, measurement, biological and developmental basis, group differences, and real-world applications.
About the book
The field's definitive reference
Intelligence is one of the most fiercely debated constructs in all of psychology — central to schooling, to public policy, and to how we understand ourselves. This handbook gathers the leading voices in the field to take stock of what is genuinely known, what remains contested, and where the next questions lie.
Across more than forty chapters, it surveys the major theories of intelligence (from psychometric to systems-based approaches), the methods used to measure it, its biological and developmental basis, individual and group differences, and the practical implications for education, work, and daily life.
Inside the handbook
What's covered
01
Theories of Intelligence
Psychometric, cognitive, biological, cultural, and systems-based perspectives — side by side.
02
Measurement & Assessment
The history, mechanics, and limits of intelligence testing across populations and settings.
03
Biology & Development
Genetics, neuroscience, and how intelligence grows and changes across the lifespan.
04
Group Differences & Applications
What the research says about sex, age, and cultural variation — and how intelligence relates to school, work, and life outcomes.
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A serious foundation in the science of mind
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