Review of Psychology of individual differences

Abstract

Reviews the book, Psychology of individual differences by A. R. Gilliland and E. L. Clark (1939). The treatment of individual differences in this book follows the broad outlines set by Binet and Henri's article, "La Psychologie Inividuelle". A few pages of the book are devoted to a discussion of types of extreme deviations from the normal such as the feebleminded, the genius, the insane, the criminal, and those with sensory and motor defects. The outcome of this discussion is the suggestion that by whatever means possible the level of society should be raised if society is to make the best of what science has to offer. The treatment of the problem of individual differences in this book is too casual. The organization and vigorous presentation of research found in Anastasi's book are lacking. While the book was published last year, no references of any significance go beyond 1937. Too many hasty generalizations crop up, and as far as this reviewer can make out, no matter is presented that has not already been touched upon by Ellis, Freeman, and Anastasi, in their books on the subject. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2025 APA, all rights reserved)