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


Read by 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)

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

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Amazing book


(5 stars)

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