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Peer reviewedKelly, M. E.; McConnochie, K. R. – Australian Journal of Education, 1974
It is the particular concern of the present paper to examine some important features of the cognitive deficit model, and in particular, to look closely at the assumptions on which compensatory education is based. (Author)
Descriptors: Academic Aptitude, Compensatory Education, Diagrams, Environmental Influences
Download full textPezzullo, Thomas R.; Madaus, George F. – 1971
A study of twins was conducted to determine the presence of an hereditary component in short term memory and in three aspects of verbal divergent thinking--flexibility, fluency, and originality. Results showed the existence of a significant genetic component in the trait of short term memory, while none was found in verbal divergent thinking. (AG)
Descriptors: Biological Influences, Cognitive Processes, Creative Thinking, Divergent Thinking
Jensen, Arthur R. – 1974
This paper, focusing on differences between Caucasians and Negroes in the United States, summarizes from a "scientific standpoint" the main facts and theoretical issues involved in the study of human racial differences and behaviors. Three principles are considered to govern the orientation of this document: (1) objective research and…
Descriptors: Black Achievement, Black Youth, Culture Fair Tests, Disadvantaged Environment
