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Publication Date: 2020-Apr
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The Neglected Intelligence Course: Needs and Suggested Solutions
Burton, Jared Z.; Warne, Russell T.
Teaching of Psychology, v47 n2 p130-140 Apr 2020
Intelligence is a well-studied construct in psychology that has correlational relationships with many educational, employment, and health outcomes. However, prior research indicates that incorrect beliefs about intelligence are widespread. In an effort to discern the degree to which the psychology curriculum is responsible for these inaccuracies, we collected course descriptions and catalog information from 303 American colleges and universities. We found that college courses dedicated to mainstream intelligence science are rare. Because the lack of intelligence education within psychology is a plausible contributor to incorrect beliefs about intelligence, we present an outline for a college-level course on intelligence. We also provide advice for implementing a course, including course readings and advice for handling controversies.
Descriptors: Intelligence, Psychology, Curriculum, Colleges, Courses, Higher Education, Misconceptions, Departments, Multiple Intelligences, Classification, Curriculum Development
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Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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