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Peer reviewedHolcomb, William R.; And Others – Journal of Clinical Psychology, 1984
Investigated racial differences in the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory by comparing samples of Black and White men charged with murder (N=160). Results indicated Black murderers tend to deny symptoms of pathology and are more socially outgoing. The confounding effects of intelligence suggested separate Black and White norms are…
Descriptors: Criminals, Intelligence Differences, Males, Racial Differences
Peer reviewedHerrnstein, R. J. – Public Interest, 1990
Reviews the 1989 report, "A Common Destiny: Blacks and American Society," which examines the anticipated and unanticipated consequences of initiatives since 1940 to improve the Blacks' social position. Criticizes the report for omitting evidence concerning racial differences in intelligence and criminal activity at the individual level. (FMW)
Descriptors: Attribution Theory, Blacks, Book Reviews, Criminals
