How Much Can We Boost IQ and Scholastic Achievement?

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How Much can We Boost IQ and Achievement? is an 1969 article by Arthur Jensen published in the Harvard Educational Review.[1] It is among the most controversial and heavily-discussed articles in the history of psychology, and was largely responsible for initiating the current debate over race and intelligence.[2]

In this article, Jensen defended three major claims.:[3] First, IQ tests provide accurate measurements of a real human ability that is relevant in many aspects of life. Second, intelligence, as measured by IQ tests, is highly (about 80%) heritable. Third, educational programs have been unable to significantly change the intelligence of individuals or groups. The article generated extensive discussion and controversy both in the popular press and in academic literature.

See also

Race, IQ and Jensen

Notes

  1. ^ Jensen 1969
  2. ^ Hunt & Carlson 2007
  3. ^ Loehlin, Lindzey & Spuhler 1975

References

  • Hunt, Earl; Carlson, Jerry (2007). "Considerations Relating to the Study of Group Differences in Intelligence". Perspectives on Psychological Science. 2 (2): 194-213.
  • Jensen, A.R. (1969), "How Much Can We Boost IQ and Scholastic Achievement?", Harvard Educational Review, 39: 1–123
  • Loehlin, John C.; Lindzey, Gardner; Spuhler, J.N. (1975), Race Differences in Intelligence, W H Freeman & Co, ISBN 0716707535
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