Extreme intelligence : development, predicaments, implications
Falck, Sonja
Extreme intelligence : development, predicaments, implications / Sonja Falck - xx, 217 pages : illustrations
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Part I. Development Measures and methods : the identifying and quantifying of intelligence The roots of difference : how is it that some people stand out so much from others? Core biopsychosocial issues : needing to be noticed, dreading rejection Part II. Predicaments Recognition and reactions : what happens when someone stands out so much? Naive child, arrogant emperor : are the intellectually adept, socially inept? Madness, misunderstanding, and misdiagnosis : is extreme intelligence a benefits or a liability? Part III. Implications Entrapment : the unintentional perpetuation of interpersonal trouble Hiding self, reaching out : the "high-IQ relational styles" framework Helping high ability thrive : channelling abilities whilst managing threat Conclusion : implications for the world around us Appendix : explaining the research process that underpins the book
9781138613355
Gifted persons--Social conditions
Intellect
Outcome assessment (Medical care)
153.9
Extreme intelligence : development, predicaments, implications / Sonja Falck - xx, 217 pages : illustrations
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Part I. Development Measures and methods : the identifying and quantifying of intelligence The roots of difference : how is it that some people stand out so much from others? Core biopsychosocial issues : needing to be noticed, dreading rejection Part II. Predicaments Recognition and reactions : what happens when someone stands out so much? Naive child, arrogant emperor : are the intellectually adept, socially inept? Madness, misunderstanding, and misdiagnosis : is extreme intelligence a benefits or a liability? Part III. Implications Entrapment : the unintentional perpetuation of interpersonal trouble Hiding self, reaching out : the "high-IQ relational styles" framework Helping high ability thrive : channelling abilities whilst managing threat Conclusion : implications for the world around us Appendix : explaining the research process that underpins the book
9781138613355
Gifted persons--Social conditions
Intellect
Outcome assessment (Medical care)
153.9