Deficiency and Delinquency: An Interpretation of Mental Testing
Unveiling the Link Between Intelligence and CriminalityBy James Burt Miner
Length10h 11m
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In "Deficiency and Delinquency: An Interpretation of Mental Testing," James Burt Miner presents a meticulously crafted examination of the intersections between mental testing, social behavior, and criminality. This seminal work emerges from the early 20th century discourse on psychology and education, employing a scientific yet accessible literary style that invites both scholarly and public engagement. Miner challenges prevailing notions of intelligence and delinquency by scrutinizing the implications of mental testing practices, arguing that societal labels can often perpetuate cycles of deficiency rather than alleviate them. His work resonates with the concerns of the eugenics movement, while also engaging critically with the potential for testing to inform educational reform and juvenile justice systems. James Burt Miner was a prominent psychologist and educator whose academic pursuits were deeply influenced by the social issues of his time. His professional background, encompassing educational psychology and social work, informed his perspective on mental health and its societal consequences. Miner's experiences with disenfranchised communities illuminated the misguided practices within mental testing, motivating him to advocate for a more humane, equitable understanding of human behavior in the context of education and delinquency. This book is essential reading for anyone invested in the fields of psychology, criminology, and education. It compels readers to reflect on the ethical dimensions of mental testing and the societal implications of labeling individuals based on perceived deficiencies. Miner's insightful critique not only sheds light on historical practices but also prompts vital discussions on contemporary mental health approaches, making it a crucial addition to the libraries of scholars and practitioners alike.
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GenrePsychology
Length10 hrs 11 mins
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Publish dateMay 19, 2021
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Deficiency and Delinquency An Interpretation of Mental Testing
26CHAPTER VII. CHECKING THE BINET DIAGNOSIS BY OTHER METHODS
2PREFACE
27CHAPTER VIII. SCHOOL RETARDATION AMONG DELINQUENTS
3CHAPTER I. INTRODUCTION
28A. In Minneapolis
4PART ONE PRACTICAL CONSIDERATIONS
29B. School Retardations Among Other Groups of Delinquents
5CHAPTER II. THE FUNCTIONS OF A SCALE IN DIAGNOSIS
30CHAPTER IX. COMPARISON OF THE SCHOOL TEST AND THE BINET TEST
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6A. The Meaning of Intellectual Deficiency.
31A. Practical Uses of the School Test.
7B. Forms of Mental Deficiency Not Yet Discoverable by Tests.
32B. Checking Deficiency Among Delinquents by the School Test.
8C. Doubtful Intellects Accompanied by Delinquency Presumed Deficient.
33CHAPTER X. BAD SCHOOL ADJUSTMENT AS A CAUSE OF DELINQUENCY
9CHAPTER III. THE PERCENTAGE DEFINITION OF INTELLECTUAL DEFICIENCY
34CHAPTER XI. DEFICIENCY AS A CAUSE OF DELINQUENCY
10A. The Definition.
35A. The Chances of the Mentally Deficient Becoming Delinquent.
11B. The Assumptions of a Quantitative Definition.
36B. The Correlation of Deficiency and Delinquency.
12CHAPTER IV. WHAT PERCENTAGE IS FEEBLE-MINDED
37C. The Causes of Delinquency.
13A. Kinds of Social Care Contemplated
38CHAPTER XII. SUMMARY AND SUGGESTIONS
14B. Estimates of the School Population Versus the General Population
39PART TWO THEORETICAL CONSIDERATIONS
15C. Desirable Versus Immediately Advisable Social Care
40CHAPTER XIII. THE THEORY OF THE MEASUREMENT OF MENTAL DEVELOPMENT
16D. Percentages Suggested to Harmonize the Estimates
41A. Comparison of Units and Scales for Measuring Individual Differences.
17E. Comparison With Important Estimates
42B. The Curves of Mental Development.
18F. The Ability of the Mentally Retarded, Especially Those Receiving Special Training.
43CHAPTER XIV. QUANTITATIVE DEFINITIONS OF THE BORDERLINE
19CHAPTER V. ADAPTING THE PERCENTAGE DEFINITION TO THE BINET SCALE
44A. Different Forms of Quantitative Definitions
20A. The Border Region for the Mature.
45B. Common Characteristics of Quantitative Definitions
21B. The Border Region for the Immature.
46C. Practical Advantages of the Percentage Method
22CHAPTER VI. DELINQUENTS TESTING DEFICIENT
47D. Theoretical Advantage of the Percentage Method with Changes in the Form of the Distributions
23A. At the Glen Lake Farm School for Boys, Hennepin County, Minnesota.
48BIBLIOGRAPHY ON TESTED DELINQUENTS[34]: OTHER REFERENCES CITED
24B. Comparison of Tested Deficiency Among Typical Groups of Delinquents.
49APPENDIX I
25C. Summary of Tested Deficiency Among Delinquents
50APPENDIX II
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