Historicizing IQ Testing : Intelligence Assessments and Their Role in Norwegian Society From the 1900s to the Present

Intelligence testing has shaped modern society in profound ways, influencing education, psychology, law, and governance. This volume offers the first comprehensive study of the history of IQ testing in a Nordic country, shedding new light on its development, adaptation, and societal impact in Norway...

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Autores principales: Håkon Aamot Caspersen, Jon Røyne Kyllingstad
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Publicado: Open Book Publishers 2026
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