The Rationality Quotient
- 480 pages
- 17 hours of reading
How to assess critical aspects of cognitive functioning that are not measured by IQ tests: rational thinking skills.
Richard F West Books
Richard F. West was born and raised in Brooklyn. He studied English literature at the Polytechnic Institute of Brooklyn before moving to Plainfield, New Jersey, where he and his wife, Jeanette, raised their four children.
"An examination of a common, but underappreciated cognitive bias that permeates our social and political worlds, written by a leading researcher in the field of rationality"-- Provided by publisher
What Intelligence Tests Miss
- 328 pages
- 12 hours of reading
Critics of intelligence tests have argued that these tests neglect important qualities such as emotion, empathy, and interpersonal skills. However, such critiques imply that though intelligence tests may miss certain key noncognitive areas, they encompass most of what is important in the cognitive domain. This book challenges this assumption.
Ghoul of My Dreams
- 260 pages
- 10 hours of reading
Former thief-turned-sleuth Peter Benington is called upon to investigate a deadly masquerade when murder arrives uninvited to the annual Coral Sands Halloween costume ball. This is the third book of a series portraying senior citizens in a positive and non-stereotypical manner.
