Genetic Studies of Genius, Volume 1: Mental and Physical Traits of a Thousand G…


Lu par Leon Harvey

(5 stars; 4 reviews)

It should go without saying that a nation's resources of intellectual talent are among the most precious it will ever have. The study of the lives of gifted children initiated by Professor Lewis M. Terman, began in 1921, and has become the longest running longitudinal study in the field of psychology. Published over 5 volumes, the study is of historical significance to the field of educational science as well as psychology, for providing an insight into the nature of intelligence and achievement, but also challenging stereotypes of the personality of the gifted. This first volume covers the introduction and goals of the study, selection and statistical composition of the group, health and physical condition, family heritage, interests and play activities, and many more valuable pieces of data relating to the characteristics and personality of the children surveyed. - Summary by leon harvey (15 hr 15 min)

Chapitres

Preface 9:43 Lu par Leon Harvey
I. HISTORY AND DESCRIPTION OF THE INVESTIGATION. Binet's work, Early studies of… 30:55 Lu par Leon Harvey
II. METHODS AND RESULTS OF THE SEARCH FOR SUBJECTS. The problem of search, Sele… 34:44 Lu par Leon Harvey
III. COMPOSITION OF THE GIFTED GROUP. Classification, Composition of the main e… 25:21 Lu par Leon Harvey
IV. RACIAL AND SOCIAL ORIGIN. Racial origin of main gifted group, Percentage of… 1:03:44 Lu par Leon Harvey
V. INTELLECTUALLY SUPERIOR RELATIVES. Information schedule used, Siblings in th… 29:10 Lu par Leon Harvey
VI. VITAL STATISTICS. Size of families, Size of family and education of parents… 41:51 Lu par Leon Harvey
VII. ANTHROPOMETRIC MEASUREMENTS, by Bird T. Baldwin. Method of work, Subjects … 47:04 Lu par Leon Harvey
VIII HEALTH AND PHYSICAL HISTORY. Schedules used, Gestation period, Weight at b… 57:31 Lu par Leon Harvey
IX. MEDICAL EXAMINATIONS, by Dr. Moore and Dr. Bronson. Subjects examined, Exam… 1:01:47 Lu par Leon Harvey
X. SCHOOL PROGRESS AND EDUCATIONAL HISTORY. Age-grade status, School progress q… 39:14 Lu par Leon Harvey
XI. TESTS OF SCHOOL ACCOMPLISHMENT AND GENERAL INFORMATION. The Stanford Achiev… 24:47 Lu par Leon Harvey
XII. SPECIALIZATION OF THE ABILITIES OF GIFTED CHILDREN. by James C. De Voss. P… 43:35 Lu par Leon Harvey
XII. SPECIALIZATION OF THE ABILITIES OF GIFTED CHILDREN. by James C. De Voss. P… 36:17 Lu par Leon Harvey
XIII. SCHOLASTIC, OCCUPATIONAL, AND OTHER INTERESTS. Scholastic interests, Like… 24:45 Lu par Leon Harvey
XIV. PLAY INTERESTS, KNOWLEDGE, AND PRACTICE.Description of the test of play in… 52:58 Lu par Leon Harvey
XV. READING INTERESTS. Amount of reading as estimated by parents, by teachers, … 26:34 Lu par Leon Harvey
XVI. TESTS OF INTELLECTUAL, SOCIAL, AND ACTIVITY INTERESTS, by Jennie Benson Wy… 45:12 Lu par Leon Harvey
XVII. TESTS OF CHARACTER AND PERSONALITY TRAITS. Earlier work of Voelker and Ca… 48:49 Lu par Leon Harvey
XVIII. TRAIT RATINGS. Earlier trait ratings of gifted, The graphic rating scale… 32:35 Lu par Leon Harvey
XIX. SUMMARY OF DATA ON 309 GIFTED HIGH SCHOOL PUPILS. The data, Intellectual c… 1:01:54 Lu par Leon Harvey
XX. TWO YEARS AFTER. Annual report form, Age-grade status, School progress in r… 52:02 Lu par Leon Harvey
XXI. CONCLUSIONS AND PROBLEMS. Variability of the group studied, Representative… 24:47 Lu par Leon Harvey

Critiques

Amazing book


(5 stars)

Considering this book was written 100 years ago, the information contained is quite good,