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Jencks, Christopher – American Sociological Review, 1980
Although it is possible to statistically estimate the degree to which genetic variation explains observed variation in human behavior, estimates of nongenetic behavior do not set an upper limit on the explanatory power of environmental variation. The two categories are not mutually exclusive: genetic variation often causes environmental variation.…
Descriptors: Behavior, Biological Influences, Environmental Influences, Heredity
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Goldberger, Arthur S. – Educational Psychologist, 1976
Critically examines the portions of Arthur Jensen's books that concern Barbara Burks' 1928 study of adoptive families. Findings are that Burks' sample was highly selective, that her environmental measures were limited, and that Jensen has misrepresented the content and implications of her study. It is also shown that Jensen's estimates of…
Descriptors: Biological Influences, Environmental Influences, Intelligence Differences, Nature Nurture Controversy
Taylor, Howard F. – Journal of Afro-American Issues, 1976
Presents a brief, quick-reference check list of methodological errors, fallacies, mistakes, and instances of out-and-out trickery that are found in recent well-known studies of IQ, IQ heritability, and race differences, focusing primarily upon the works of psychologist Jensen, Herrnstein, Eysenck, including selected works of William Shockley and…
Descriptors: Biological Influences, Environmental Influences, Intelligence Differences, Nature Nurture Controversy