Robert J. Sternberg is a psychologist who challenges traditional views of intelligence. His Triarchic Theory of Successful Intelligence posits that true intelligence lies in a balance of analytical, creative, and practical abilities. Sternberg emphasizes that intelligent behavior involves not just analytical thinking, but also the capacity to generate novel ideas and apply knowledge effectively in real-world contexts. Adaptability and leveraging one's strengths within a specific sociocultural environment are central to achieving success, according to his influential work.
Wisdom is the deployment of intelligence and knowledge to serve a common good, over the long term as well as the short term. We need it now, more than ever, to solve the world's problems. This book explains what it is, how to acquire it, and how to use it.
A world-renowned expert on human intelligence argues that societies continue to use a flawed, early twentieth-century conception of human intelligence. Instead of focusing on narrow academic skills, we should adopt the values of 'adaptive intelligence,' defined as the use of talent in service of the common good.
In this Element, I first introduce intelligence in terms of historical definitions. I then review the major approaches to understanding intelligence and its development. These approaches, taken together, present a much more complex portrait of intelligence and its development than would be ascertained just from scores on intelligence tests.
Focusing on essential skills for effective communication in psychology, this guide equips undergraduates with practical tools for both written and oral expression. It emphasizes clarity, organization, and critical thinking, ensuring students can convey their ideas and research findings effectively. The content is tailored to the unique demands of the psychology field, making it an invaluable resource for academic success.
This updated manual prepares prospective test takers for success on the MAT, a timed word-association test that is widely used to screen applicants to graduate level academic programs. The MAT is also used as a placement exam for management positions in many businesses. The book’s main features include: One diagnostic test and eleven full-length practice exams Self-scoring answer keys following each test Approximately 1,500 additional practice questions with answers Advice to help test takers solve analogy problems Helpful brush-up check lists cover graduate level vocabulary with brief word definitions, selected foreign words and phrases used in English with their meanings, and names of important persons in history, science, technology, and the arts that test-takers should be able to recognize. ONLINE PRACTICE TESTS: Students will also get access to two additional full-length online MAT tests with all questions answered and explained.
This comprehensive guide offers essential strategies for launching a career in academic psychology, addressing every stage from job applications to thriving in the pre-tenure phase. It equips new faculty with crucial skills in teaching, research, and departmental service, while also emphasizing the importance of networking and understanding university politics. Each chapter serves as a resource to help academics navigate their new roles effectively and achieve long-term success in their careers.
Focusing on the gap between formal education and practical wisdom, this updated edition provides insights from Robert J. Sternberg's extensive academic career. It emphasizes the importance of tacit knowledge in building successful academic careers, offering valuable guidance for psychology students navigating their professional paths. Sternberg's expertise and leadership experience enrich the content, making it a vital resource for those looking to thrive in the field of psychology.
Scientists Making a Difference is a fascinating collection of first-person narratives from the top psychological scientists of the modern era. These readable essays highlight the most important contributions to theory and research in psychological science, show how the greatest psychological scientists formulate and think about their work, and illustrate how their ideas develop over time. In particular, the authors address what they consider their most important scientific contribution, how they got the idea, how the idea matters for the world beyond academic psychology, and what they would like to see as the next steps in research. The contributors, who were chosen from an objectively compiled list of the most eminent psychological scientists, provide a broad range of insightful perspectives. This book is essential reading for students, researchers and professionals interested in learning about the development of the biggest ideas in modern psychological science, described firsthand by the scientists themselves.
In What Universities Can Be, the high-profile educator Robert J. Sternberg writes thoughtfully about the direction of higher education in this country and its potential to achieve future...
The essential guide for teaching beyond the test! Students with strong higher-order thinking skills are more likely to become successful, lifelong learners. Based on extensive, collaborative research by leading authorities in the field, this book shows how to implement teaching and learning strategies that nurture intelligence, creativity, and wisdom. This practical teaching manual offers an overview of the WICS model—Wisdom, Intelligence, Creativity, Synthesized—which helps teachers foster students' capacities for effective learning and problem solving. Teachers will find examples for language arts, history, mathematics, and science in Grades K–12, as well as: Hands-on strategies for enhancing students' memory, analytical, creative, and practical skills Guidelines on teaching and assessing for successful intelligence Details on how to apply the model in the classroom Teacher reflection sections, suggested readings, and sample planning checklists Teaching for Wisdom, Intelligence, Creativity, and Success is ideal for educators seeking to broaden their teaching repertoire as they expand the skills and abilities of students at all levels.