Concludes that if abilities are examined in terms of the experiences children undergo in any culture, it is apparent that there are few dumb children if they are classified from the perspective of the community of adaptation. (Author/AM)

It is noted that many currently prominent sociological theories of delinquency implicitely or explicitely use I.Q. as a crucial theoretical element. It is shown that I.Q. has an effect on delinquency independent of class and age and that this effect is mediated through a host of school variables. (Author/AM)

The Ravens Standard Progressive Matrices Test was administered to 48 subjects who then performed a card-sorting task under single- and competing-task conditions. Hick's Law and the Roth-Jensen procedure were used in task development. Complexity should have a more central role in speed of processing models of intelligence than ability to divide…

Provides initial information on the relationship of the Shipley-WAIS Conversion scores to the WAIS-R (Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale). Results support the need for new conversion norms for Shipley to WAIS-R scores. The old Shipley to WAIS conversion scores overestimated the WAIS-R scores, particularly among lower-functioning inmates.…

Examined Shipley-Hartford Scale effectiveness in predicting Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale-Revised Full Scale intelligence quotients (IQ) in hospital patients (N=156). Analyses revealed overestimation of below average Full Scale IQs, underestimation of above average IQs. Advanced age was associated with low conceptual quotients, suggesting that…

Examines a few samples of Walter Lippmann's allegations concerning the validity of intelligence tests. (CT)

The relative contributions of mental speed and accuracy to Primary Mental Ability (PMA) IQ prediction were studied in 52 high ability grade 10 students. Both speed and accuracy independently predicted IQ, but not speed over and above accuracy. Accuracy was demonstrated to be universally advantageous in IQ performance, but speed varied according to…

Interest in cognitive science resulted from social trends that occurred in society due to the postindustrial revolution. A discussion of the key ideas of the cognitive sciences is offered. (DF)

Studies by the late English psychologist Cyril Burt of IQ scores of separated twins strongly suggested that intelligence was inherited. A summary of recent research costs doubt upon the validity of Burt's work. (SL)

Presents arguments for the case that Burt did fake his results. (IRT)

Argues that Burt did not fake his results. (IRT)

The data compression aspect of 20th century science is evident in the "mass action" concept of brain function embodied in the "g" model of intelligence and academic tests. This paper sketches the history of the devolution of the "g" model into multifactored intelligences, contrasts dynamic process versus static…

The present study investigated: (a) the relationship between IQ test scores and ability to follow specific instructions for solving matrices; and (b) the relationship between IQ test scores and the ability to follow strategy instructions for solving matrices. Findings from this investigation may clarify the relationship between intelligence and…

Comments on an article in a previous issue of this journal (v9 n3 1972). (CJ)

Critique of Richard Herrnstein's thesis that American society is drifting toward a stable hereditary meritocracy, with social stratification by inborn differences and a corresponding distribution of rewards''. (RJ)