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Peer reviewedSternberg, Robert J.; Grigorenko, Elena L. – Teachers College Record, 1999
Describes seven myths regarding the role of genes in determining behavior and the modifiability of behavior that permeate the thinking of many educators and psychologists. Examines each myth, dispels it, and states what are believed to be correct conclusions from different kinds of behavior-genetic and related data, considering the implications…
Descriptors: Behavior Development, Elementary Secondary Education, Genetics, Heredity
Peer reviewedFletcher, Ronald – Intelligence, 1991
The futility of the debate between heredity and environment as determinants of intelligence is argued, with convictions inspired by C. Burt's work (apart from the question of fraud in his work). It is contended that the influence of this misconceived ideological disagreement is apparent in today's educational systems. (SLD)
Descriptors: Behavior Development, Biological Influences, Educational Policy, Educational Research
