Ungifted, Scott Kaufman
Ungifted, Scott Kaufman
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Ungifted
Intelligence Redefined

Author: Scott Kaufman

Narrator: Walter Dixon

Unabridged: 11 hr 36 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Ascent Audio

Published: 05/28/2013

Includes: Bonus Material Bonus Material Included


Synopsis

Child prodigies. Gifted and Talented Programs. Perfect 2400s on the SAT. Sometimes it feels like the world is conspiring to make the rest of us feel inadequate. Those children tapped as possessing special abilities will go on to achieve great things, while the rest of us have little chance of realizing our dreams. Right?

In Ungifted, cognitive psychologist Scott Barry Kaufman—who was relegated to special education as a child—sets out to show that the way we interpret traditional metrics of intelligence is misguided. Kaufman explores the latest research in genetics and neuroscience, as well as evolutionary, developmental, social, positive, and cognitive psychology, to challenge the conventional wisdom about the childhood predictors of adult success. He reveals that there are many paths to greatness, and argues for a more holistic approach to achievement that takes into account each young person’s personal goals, individual psychology, and developmental trajectory. In so doing, he increases our appreciation for the intelligence and diverse strengths of prodigies, savants, and late bloomers, as well as those with dyslexia, autism, schizophrenia, and ADHD.

Combining original research, anecdotes, and a singular compassion, Ungifted proves that anyone—even those without readily observable gifts at any single moment in time—can become great.

About Scott Kaufman

Scott Kaufman is chair of the Department of History at Francis Marion University, Florence, South Carolina. He is the author of many books, including Rosalynn Carter: Equal Partner in the White House, and, with Burton Kaufman, The Presidency of James Earl Carter, Jr., both from Kansas.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Sara on June 23, 2014

[URL not allowed] It's a big book with more than one subtitle: Ungifted: Intelligence Redefined: The Truth About Talent, Practice, Creativity, and the Many Paths to Greatness by Scott Barry Kaufman. Kaufman tells a fascinating story about intelligence, weaving his own personal l......more

Goodreads review by Frank on July 19, 2013

I listened to the Audible book. Kaufman is an advocate for broadening the consideration of what is included in intelligence. Other factors which he wants to include are factors like motivation/passion, self-regulation, and openness to experience. Opportunities, support from mentors and positive feed......more

Goodreads review by Stephanie on January 02, 2015

A fascinating topic but sadly the delivery was very dry. Also, the author had a clear agenda to debunk IQ tests since he had not done well on them and yet succeeded nonetheless. While his determination was inspiring, his descriptions of studies and theories were not very compelling.......more

Goodreads review by David on December 31, 2014

As a teacher of students identified as gifted my enjoyment and appreciation of a book title "Ungifted" may seem ironic. The children I teach are generally highly successful at playing the game of school. But some are not, including my own children. My oldest was very successful in public education u......more

Goodreads review by James on August 15, 2016

For anyone who is interested in the history surrounding our methods of classifying and defining intelligence, this is the book for you. What makes someone smart? Why have traditional measurements of intelligence ignored other important areas like artistic, social and emotional intelligence? Parts of......more