In Recent Decades a Few Social and Physical Scientists at Major

question 28

Essay

In recent decades a few social and physical scientists at major universities, such as Arthur Jensen at the University of California and Richard Herrnstein at Harvard University, have continued to argue that racial-group differences in average scores on the so-called "IQ" (intelligence quotient) tests reveal genetic differences in intelligence between whites and certain Americans of color. Discuss their work.

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Definitions:

Physical Aggressive

pertains to behaviors that are intended to cause harm or physical injury to another person.

Dominance Seeking

The behavior or tendency to assert control or influence over others, often seen in social and hierarchical contexts.

Degrouping

A general decline in the importance of cliques over the course of the high school years.

Middle Adolescence

This stage, often occurring between ages 15 to 17, is characterized by increased independence, identity exploration, and emotional and social development.