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John Radford

Bio: John Radford is an academic researcher. The author has an hindex of 1, co-authored 1 publications receiving 24 citations.

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TL;DR: In this paper, Detterman et al. discuss the relationship between intelligence and giftedness and conclude that intelligence is one and the same as genius. But they do not discuss the role of gender in the development of gifted individuals.
Abstract: Partial table of contents: Giftedness and Intelligence: One and the Same? (D. Detterman). Psychological Profiles of the Mathematically Talented: Some Sex Differences and Evidence Supporting Their Biological Basis (C. Benbow & D. Lubinski). Genetics and High Cognitive Ability (R. Plomin & L. Thompson). The Early Lives of Child Prodigies (M. Howe). Musical Ability (J. Sloboda). Boys and Girls Who Reason Well Mathematically (J. Stanley). Scientific Ability (K. Heller). Accelerating Language Acquisition (W. Fowler, et al.). Can We Create Gifted People? (K. Ericsson, et al.). Closing Remarks (R. Atkinson). Indexes.

24 citations


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01 Jul 2004-Identity
TL;DR: In this article, the authors reviewed a program of research on personal expressiveness in terms of their potential for understanding the quality of outcomes to the process of identity formation, in order to understand how better identity choices can be distinguished from less promising alternatives.
Abstract: In resolving an identity crisis, how can better identity choices be distinguished from less promising alternatives? Waterman (1990) proposed that intrinsic motivation, in the form of "feelings of personal expressiveness," serves as a third defining dimension of identity, along with the dimensions of exploration and commitment. Foundations for this perspective can be traced in philosophy to the work of the eudaimonists (e.g., Aristotle, 1985) and the existentialists (e.g., Heidegger, 1927/1962), and in psychology to the work of Horney (1950), Erikson (1958), and Maslow (1968), among others. Findings from a program of research on personal expressiveness are reviewed in terms of their potential for understanding the quality of outcomes to the process of identity formation.

178 citations

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01 Jan 1996
TL;DR: The debate on the nature of mental abilities and the influence of heredity on such abilities (as well as most other psychological traits) initiated by Galton continues unabated as mentioned in this paper.
Abstract: Research on genetic influence on intelligence has a long and contentious history (Brand, 1993; Fancher, 1985; Kamin, 1974). Both the idea of a general factor of cognitive ability, Spearman's g, and the idea that genetic factors might be an important source of variance in cognitive ability have been continuously debated since they were first systematically expounded by Galton (1869, 1876). Reviews of Galton's books published in the London Times at the time of their appearance could, if slight changes were made, be published today. The debate on the nature of mental abilities and the influence of heredity on such abilities (as well as most other psychological traits) initiated by Galton continues unabated.

93 citations

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TL;DR: In Britain, the academic achievements of gifted girls in grade school are surpassing those of gifted boys in almost all areas of study and at all ages, whereas this does not appear to be the case in the U.S..
Abstract: In Britain, the academic achievements of gifted girls in grade school are surpassing those of gifted boys in almost all areas of study and at all ages, whereas this does not appear to be the case in the U.S. The evidence suggests 2 major reasons for this difference. Emotionally, British girls are now showing greater confidence in their abilities. Educationally, changes in the style and content of British curriculum and assessment may favor female study patterns, along with a national system of inspection that checks for equal gender opportunities in the classroom. Although this managed change in gender equality of opportunity in schools is seen to be highly effective, female school advantage has yet to make a significant difference in the workplace.

78 citations

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TL;DR: The Gifted and Talented International Handbook of Research and Development of Giftedness and Talent as discussed by the authors is the most widely used reference book for this topic. But it is not a complete book.
Abstract: (1994). International Handbook of Research and Development of Giftedness and Talent. Gifted and Talented International: Vol. 9, No. 1, pp. 29-30.

71 citations

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01 Jan 2009
TL;DR: In this article, the authors examine the concept of natural ability, pointing out its six defining characteristics, and then demonstrate with extensive empirical evidence that both general intelligence and physical natural abilities meet all six defining criteria of a natural ability.
Abstract: This chapter pursues two main goals: (a) demonstrate that natural abilities—and their outstanding expression as gifts—really exist (the mainstream Pronat position) and that recent attacks by a few researchers who deny their existence (the Antinat position) can be easily parried empirically; (b) expose questionable scholarly behavior by some Antinat researchers. In the first part, I will examine the concept of natural ability, pointing out its six defining characteristics. I will then demonstrate with extensive empirical evidence that both general intelligence and physical natural abilities meet all six defining criteria of a natural ability. In the second part, I will illustrate how some influent Antinat researchers deliberately exclude relevant evidence, accumulate irrelevant evidence, ignore crucial objections, and select from published studies only the results that support their position. These cases of deliberate (mal) practice show their lack of desire to examine objectively all the available evidence and reassess their entrenched beliefs.

68 citations