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Peer reviewedJensen, Arthur R. – Behavior Genetics, 1975
Evidence on the poorer spatial visualization ability in various Negro populations compared to the White populations and on the direction and magnitude of sex differences in spatial ability relative to other abilities suggests the genetic hypothesis that spatial ability is enhanced by a sex-linked recessive gene and that, since the 20-30 percent…
Descriptors: Biological Influences, Genetics, Heredity, Intelligence Differences
Download full textJensen, Arthur R. – 1972
In this address, Jensen discusses his views on the effects of heredity and environment on human intelligence, in an attempt to clarify his original statements on this subject. Since his article appeared in the "Harvard Educational Review" in 1969, the term "Jensenism" has accrued a variety of meanings through popular usage (according to Jensen)…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Culture Fair Tests, Disadvantaged, Disadvantaged Youth
Jensen, Arthur R. – 1972
This book is organized in nine parts, as follows. Part I, "Preface," includes an account of how the author went from the rather esoteric research on theoretical problems in serial rote learning to research on the inheritance of mental abilities and its implications for education. Part II, "How Much Can We Boost IQ and Scholastic Achievement?," is…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Educational Planning, Family Characteristics, Family Influence
Jensen, Arthur R. – 1967
The importance and consequences of raising the average ability level (IQ) of the population requires consideration of the ability level that society requires, how the relevant abilities are distributed, and the efficiency of the current educational process. Within the framework of these factors, the document discusses the determinants of mental…
Descriptors: Ability Identification, Academic Ability, Academic Achievement, Children
Jensen, Arthur R. – 1974
This paper, focusing on differences between Caucasians and Negroes in the United States, summarizes from a "scientific standpoint" the main facts and theoretical issues involved in the study of human racial differences and behaviors. Three principles are considered to govern the orientation of this document: (1) objective research and…
Descriptors: Black Achievement, Black Youth, Culture Fair Tests, Disadvantaged Environment
Jensen, Arthur R. – 1972
It has been said that the heritability of learning ability or of intelligence is irrelevant to teachability. In support of this statement we see it pointed out that a child or a group of children show some response to training, and this is held up as evidence against the heritability of intelligence or learning ability. Most estimates of the…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Academic Aptitude, Educational Diagnosis, Educational Planning
