Arthur Jensen's 1969 Monograph,"How Much Can We Boost IQ and Scholastic

question 85

Multiple Choice

Arthur Jensen's 1969 monograph,"How Much Can We Boost IQ and Scholastic Achievement?" was controversial because he argued that

• A)test bias largely accounts for ethnic differences in IQ.
• B)heredity is largely responsible for individual,ethnic,and SES differences in IQ.
• C)the environment is largely responsible for individual,ethnic,and SES differences in IQ.
• D)there are no significant individual,ethnic,or SES differences in IQ.

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Definitions:

Collective Efficacy

The shared belief in a group’s capabilities to organize and execute the courses of action required to achieve given levels of attainment.

Task Cohesion

The degree to which group members work together in a coordinated and cooperative manner toward a common goal.

Collective Emotions

Emotions that are shared or experienced by a group of people, which often emerge during significant social events or movements.

Collective Rituals

Shared ceremonies or practices performed by a group, often with symbolic importance, that reinforce group identity and cohesion.