Describes Arthur Jensen's contributions to the study of general intelligence ("g"). His research has led to studies of genetic intelligence and speed of cognitive processing and the study of biological correlates of "g." (SLD)

Reviews the work of Arthur Jensen, noting his extensive bibliography and characterizing his work as an extension of the British Biological-Theoretical Tradition. Proposes a new definition of "Jensenism" based on the Jansenist heresy. (SLD)

Describes public controversy over Jensen's work on genetic differences in intelligence as an example of sociopolitical consequences that can accompany the dispersion in "g" (general factor of intelligence) in a society. (Author/SLD)

Education utilizing the Internet is developing in a major way, but there are problems using these new facilities. Gardner's theory of individual differences which consider these problems are examined in detail. Various tools offered by the Internet and the Web are discussed, as are activities associated with all forms of their usage. (Author/AEF)

This interview with Jane Healy, an educational psychologist and author, discusses how computers can sometimes negatively affect children's minds. Topics include instructional design in software; the need for objective research; what children will need for success in the future, including critical thinking skills; technology implementation; and…

Discussion of abstracting systems focuses on the paradigm concept and identifies and explains four paradigms: communicational, or information theory; physical, including information retrieval; cognitive, including information processing and artificial intelligence; and systemic, including quality management. Emphasizes multidimensionality and…

Examines the relationship among two aspects of college students' (N=306) self-concept, two views of intelligence they might hold, and tendencies to report adopting attitudes and behaviors. Results shed light on the role that agency and communion orientations appear to play in determining students' adjustment to academic challenges. (RJM)

Only by exploring practical questions with teachers and considering their wisdom concerning brain-based resources can we accommodate multiple ways of knowing, while honoring the demands of curriculum mandates, state requirements, and college entrance expectations. A checklist enables teachers to survey specific approaches (collaboration, cultural…

Examines strategies used by classroom teachers for including students with severe multiple disabilities in general elementary education classrooms. Conducted interviews and participant observations and used categorical coding procedures to identify themes related to instructional practices in these classrooms. Examines the impact of three theories…

A study of 33 gifted children (ages 6-12) showed that external indicators of smartness were synthesized with internal factors of feelings and judgments about intelligence. A developmental progress in the children's understanding was found which suggests that age is a factor to consider when discussing giftedness with children. (Author/CR)

Biological determinism represents a pseudo-scientific inquiry that is ultimately used to foster a scientific rationale for the maintenance of classism, racism, and sexism in general. Genetic diversity is an inescapable fact, but it is cultures that human brains have created that most severely limit potential. (SLD)

The conceptions of intelligence of Taiwanese Chinese were investigated in two studies involving 68 and 434 participants (college students and community adults). Five factors emerged in the second study for ratings of frequency of characteristics of intelligence identified in the first study, and four factors emerged from ratings of importance of…

The latency and amplitude of the P300, an event-related potential, during the performance of a memory-scanning task were used as indices of the efficiency of information processing that may mediate individual differences in intelligence. Results with 61 female college students contradict a pure speed of processing explanation of the relationship…

Many researchers say the best gifted programs are based on the theory of multiple intelligences and other research in the field of cognitive psychology. Programs can be part of a school's mission to develop every child's gifts and talents. Outlines models and frameworks for instruction. Sidebars list recommendations along with references and…

Explores schooling's effect on health, wealth, and happiness for a cohort of Dutch individuals born around 1940. Uses observations on childhood IQ and family background. The group with a nonvocational, intermediate-level education scored highest on all three factors. IQ affects health, not wealth or happiness. Family background increases wealth,…