Abstract:

Provides an overview of recent studies on intelligence. Areas covered include individual differences, cognitive abilities, intelligence, educational measurement, thinking, reasoning, and problem solving. Contents: (1) O. Wilhelm and R. W. Engle: Intelligence: A diva and a workhorse. (2) P. C. Kyllonen and S. Lee: Assessing problem solving in context. (3) V. Danthiir, R. D. Roberts, R. Schulze, and O. Wilhelm: Mental speed: On frameworks, paradigms, and a platform for the future. (4) A. R. A. Conway: Cognitive mechanisms underlying intelligence: Defense of a reductionist approach. (5) R. P. Heitz, N. Unsworth, and R. W. Engle: Working memory capacity, attention control, and fluid intelligence. (6) G. Matthews, M. Zeidner, and R.D. Roberts: Emotional intelligence: An elusive ability? (7) C. Hertzog and A. E. Robinson: Metacognition and intelligence. (8) P. L. Ackerman and M. E. Beier: Knowledge and intelligence. (9) M. J. Kane: Full frontal fluidity? Looking in on the neuroimaging of reasoning and intelligence. (10) S. A. Petrill: Behavioral genetics and intelligence. (11) J. Pascual-Leone and J. Johnson: A dialectical constructivist view of developmental intelligence. (12) M. Loevden and U. Lindenberger: Development of intellectual abilities in old age: From age gradients to individuals. (13) W. W. Wittmann: Group differences in intelligence and related measures. (14) R. Schulze: Modeling structures of intelligence. (15) F. Schmiedek: Item response theory and the measurement of cognitive processes. (16) L. Stankov: g factor: Issues of design and interpretation. (17) P. J. Henry, R. J. Sternberg, and E. L. Grigorenko: Capturing successful intelligence through measures of analytic, creative, and practical skills. (18) H.-M. Suess and A. Beauducel: Faceted models of intelligence. (19) R. D. Roberts et al: Assessing intelligence: Past, present, and future. (20) D. Z. Hambrick: The role of domain knowledge in higher-level cognition. (21) O. Wilhelm: Measuring reasoning ability. (22) K. Oberauer: The measurement of working memory capacity. (23) H. L. Swanson: Working memory, intelligence, and learning disabilities. (24) D. S. Ones, C. Viswesvaran, and S. Dilchert: Cognitive ability in selection decisions. (25) N. Cowan: Understanding intelligence: A summary and an adjustable-attention hypothesis. (26) N. Brody: To g or not to g - That is the question.