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1. Gaining Human Abilities. Where Do Abilities Come From? Learning andWhat it Achieves. How This Book is Arranged. Principles of Learning: 1.Active Mental Processing. Principles of Learning: 2. Making MeaningfulConnections. Principles of Learning: 3. Repetition. Summary. 2. How ChildrenGain Basic Capabilities. The Beginnings of Learning. Language. Reading. TheBeginnings of Numeracy. Physical Skills. Advantages and Disadvantages ofAccelerated Early Learning. Compensating for Early Deprivation. GettingPrepared for School. Summary: How Children Gain Basic Capabilities. 3.People's Abilities: What Are They? What is an Ability? Are Abilities Fixed orFluid? To What Extent are a Person's Different Abilities Independent of OneAnother? Do Abilities Transfer? Do Specific Abilities Depend on GeneralIntelligence? Are Some Abilities Unchangeable? Summary. 4. The Role ofMotivation. Indirect Influences on Learning: Attention, Motivation, and StudyHabits. Attending. Varieties of Motivation. Good Learning and Study Habits.Summary. 5. Towards More Advanced Abilities. Applying Learning Principles: 1& 2, Active Mental Processing and Forming Meaningful Connections. The Idea ofExpertise. Gaining Exceptional Abilities. Innate Gifts and Talents.Prodigies. What is a Genius? Creativity. Summary. 6. Becoming a MoreSuccessful Learner. Being More Effective. The Value of Organising One's Timeand Activities. Reading to Learn. Writing. Studying for Examinations.Summary. Glossary.