Chapter 8. Higher order cognition: Language and Intelligence
Chapter 8. References
This module is heavily influenced by Dr. Robert Guthrie’s work:
Guthrie, R.V. (1998). Even the rat was white, 2nd edition. Allyn & Bacon.
Learn more about Dr. Guthrie here https://www.apa.org/monitor/nov01/american
Some of this content comes from the following open source materials:
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