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Taylor, Lorne J.; Skanes, Graham R. – Journal of Cross-Cultural Psychology, 1976
Concludes that if abilities are examined in terms of the experiences children undergo in any culture, it is apparent that there are few dumb children if they are classified from the perspective of the community of adaptation. (Author/AM)
Descriptors: Cognitive Ability, Comparative Analysis, Elementary Education, Environmental Influences
Measurement of Intelligence Among Three New Zealand Ethnic Groups: Product Versus Process Approaches

Klippel, Magot D. – Journal of Cross-Cultural Psychology, 1975
Compares the performances on psychometric and Piagetian measures of intelligence at school entry of children of different ethnic groups living within a dominant Western-type culture. In general, few significant differences between the ethnic groups are found. (Author/AM)
Descriptors: Cognitive Ability, Cognitive Measurement, Developmental Tasks, Ethnic Groups