What Is Meritocracy? What Part Does It Play in Class

question 49

Short Answer

What is meritocracy? What part does it play in class systems?

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Definitions:

Arthur Jensen

A controversial American psychologist known for his work in psychometrics and differential psychology, particularly his research on intelligence and the heritability of IQ.

IQ Tests

Standardized tests designed to measure human intelligence and cognitive abilities.

Genetics

The branch of biology that studies genes, heredity, and variation in living organisms, explaining how traits are passed from parents to offspring.

Divergent Thinking

The ability to produce multiple ideas, answers, or solutions to a problem for which there is no agreed-on solution.