Scientific and social significance of assessing individual differences: “Sinking shafts at a few critical points”.

The writer discusses empirical findings on the importance of assessing individual differences in human behavior. He notes that traditional dimensions of human abilities, vocational interests, and personality play important parts in structuring a range of important behaviors and outcomes. He explor...

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Publicado en:Annual Review of Psychology Vol. 51; pp. 405 - 445
Autor principal: Lubinski, David
Formato: Artículo
Publicado: Annual Reviews Inc. 2000
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