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Understanding Your Inner Genius

Understanding Your Inner Genius

Understanding Your Inner Genius

In Understanding Your Inner Genius, presenter Laura Helmuth reveals the latest scientific thinking on genius and intelligence—from the making of a genius, to the increase of worldwide IQ scores, and the mysteries of acquired savantism. With myth-busting exhilaration and more than a bit of controversy, scientific studies point the way to increasing the intellect. This course will introduce you to the new, scientifically valid concepts that take the place of old myths regarding intelligence—concepts you can use to your advantage when educating your children, your students, or yourself.

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