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Peer reviewedDeese, James – Intelligence, 1993
The history of the concept of intelligence is reviewed, and the construction and uses of psychological tests are explored. Skills consist of a large number of abilities. It is argued that the psychological entity, intelligence, is determined by particular contexts, contexts often induced by social demands. (SLD)
Descriptors: Ability, Cognitive Processes, Concept Formation, Context Effect
