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
2PREFACE
3CHAPTER I. INTRODUCTION
4PART ONE PRACTICAL CONSIDERATIONS
5CHAPTER II. THE FUNCTIONS OF A SCALE IN DIAGNOSIS
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6A. The Meaning of Intellectual Deficiency.
7B. Forms of Mental Deficiency Not Yet Discoverable by Tests.
8C. Doubtful Intellects Accompanied by Delinquency Presumed Deficient.
9CHAPTER III. THE PERCENTAGE DEFINITION OF INTELLECTUAL DEFICIENCY
10A. The Definition.
11B. The Assumptions of a Quantitative Definition.
12CHAPTER IV. WHAT PERCENTAGE IS FEEBLE-MINDED
13A. Kinds of Social Care Contemplated
14B. Estimates of the School Population Versus the General Population
15C. Desirable Versus Immediately Advisable Social Care
16D. Percentages Suggested to Harmonize the Estimates
17E. Comparison With Important Estimates
18F. The Ability of the Mentally Retarded, Especially Those Receiving Special Training.
19CHAPTER V. ADAPTING THE PERCENTAGE DEFINITION TO THE BINET SCALE
20A. The Border Region for the Mature.
21B. The Border Region for the Immature.
22CHAPTER VI. DELINQUENTS TESTING DEFICIENT
23A. At the Glen Lake Farm School for Boys, Hennepin County, Minnesota.
24B. Comparison of Tested Deficiency Among Typical Groups of Delinquents.
25C. Summary of Tested Deficiency Among Delinquents
26CHAPTER VII. CHECKING THE BINET DIAGNOSIS BY OTHER METHODS
27CHAPTER VIII. SCHOOL RETARDATION AMONG DELINQUENTS
28A. In Minneapolis
29B. School Retardations Among Other Groups of Delinquents
30CHAPTER IX. COMPARISON OF THE SCHOOL TEST AND THE BINET TEST
31A. Practical Uses of the School Test.
32B. Checking Deficiency Among Delinquents by the School Test.
33CHAPTER X. BAD SCHOOL ADJUSTMENT AS A CAUSE OF DELINQUENCY
34CHAPTER XI. DEFICIENCY AS A CAUSE OF DELINQUENCY
35A. The Chances of the Mentally Deficient Becoming Delinquent.
36B. The Correlation of Deficiency and Delinquency.
37C. The Causes of Delinquency.
38CHAPTER XII. SUMMARY AND SUGGESTIONS
39PART TWO THEORETICAL CONSIDERATIONS
40CHAPTER XIII. THE THEORY OF THE MEASUREMENT OF MENTAL DEVELOPMENT
41A. Comparison of Units and Scales for Measuring Individual Differences.
42B. The Curves of Mental Development.
43CHAPTER XIV. QUANTITATIVE DEFINITIONS OF THE BORDERLINE
44A. Different Forms of Quantitative Definitions
45B. Common Characteristics of Quantitative Definitions
46C. Practical Advantages of the Percentage Method
47D. Theoretical Advantage of the Percentage Method with Changes in the Form of the Distributions
48BIBLIOGRAPHY ON TESTED DELINQUENTS[34]: OTHER REFERENCES CITED
49APPENDIX I
50APPENDIX II
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