Intelligence:  Knowns and Unknowns

Ulric Neisser; Gwyneth M. Boodoo; Thomas J. Bouchard; W. H. Boykin; Nathan S. Brody; Stephen J Ceci; Diane E Halpern; John C. Loehlin; Robert Perloff; Robert J. Sternberg; Susana Urbina

Intelligence: Knowns and Unknowns

Ulric Neisser, Gwyneth M. Boodoo, Thomas J. Bouchard, W. H. Boykin, Nathan S. Brody, Stephen J Ceci, Diane E Halpern, John C. Loehlin, Robert Perloff, Robert J. Sternberg, Susana Urbina

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Abstract

Presents findings of a task force established by the American Psychological Association to report on the issues of what is known and unknown about intelligence. Significant conceptualizations of intelligence are reviewed, including the psychometric approach, theories of multiple forms of intelligence, cultural variations, theories of developmental progressions, and biological approaches. The meaning of intelligence test scores, what they predict, and how well they predict intelligence is discussed. Genetic factors and intelligence, focusing on individual differences, conventional IQ tests, and other tests intended to measure cognitive ability, are described. Environmental factors such as social and biological variables are discussed, and sex and ethnic group differences are addressed. Recommendations for future research are presented.

Original language	American English
Pages (from-to)	77-101
Number of pages	24
Journal	American Psychologist
Volume	51
Issue number	2
State	Published - Feb 1996

Keywords

Intelligence
Environment
Genetics
Human Sex Differences
Intelligence Measures
Intelligence Quotient
Racial and Ethnic Differences

Disciplines

Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy
Psychology

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