intelligence text. ‘intelligence’ text: some critical questions if we accept that iq tests are...
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Intelligence text
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‘intelligence’ text: some critical questions
If we accept that IQ tests are flawed, how does this weaken the argument for general intelligence?
Why are some questions left unasked, e.g. Why are IQ tests still widely used, for example in the USA?
If ‘g’ does not exist, why do people talk about it?
Why are all the in-text references over 100 years old?
Why are no references given for more recent claims, e.g. ‘Tests have been shown to be…’ – by whom?
Why is the claim in the last sentence not evaluated?
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Decide whether each item in the ‘Intelligence’ text is connected to heredity or environment
Example: nature hereditynurture __________inherited __________surroundings __________social inequalities __________genetically __________fixed from birth __________education __________cultural differences / culture __________real-life situations __________parental support __________
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