Chapter 8: Race and Intelligence-Science's Last Taboo

What does Dr. Steve Jones say about biological definitions of race?

Biological definitions of race show that people of all races are actually quite similar genetically.

According to Professor Reynolds, why do African-Americans have a lower group average for IQ than other races/ethnicities?

African Americans have a lower group average for IQ than other races/ethnicities because of the environment in which this group lives in (are poorer, take tests and go to a school system designed for the "white-middle class family.")

According to Dr. Richard Nisbett, does brain size predict intelligence?

According to Dr. Nisbett, brain size does not predict intelligence.

What does neuroscientist Dr. Steven Rose say about the biological differences between races?

Dr. Rose says that there are not much biological differences between races and that races are simply characterized as either being intelligent or not intelligent.

What is eugenics?

Eugenics is the idea that only selective breeding can improve or stop the decline of the human species.

On average, do men or women have larger brains?

Men have larger brains.

Other than intelligence, what other average racial differences does Dr. J. Phillippe Rushton say exist?

Other average racial differences that exist are that Asian women have larger pelvis's meaning they give birth to larger sized babies.

Does the Flynn effect apply equally to all races/ethnicities?

Since WWII the Flynn effect works more in favor for African Americans than the White. African Americans average IQ is much greater than their ancestors compared to the differences in Whites IQ. The gap between African Americans and Whites is closing. African Americans gaining at .44 and Whites gaining at .3.

According to Nisbett, how does the Asian culture influence their IQ scores?

The Asian culture places high value on selfless hard work and betterment through education.

What is the Flynn effect?

The Flynn effect is that IQ in every generation in all countries is rising. The current generation in each country has an IQ greater than their ancestors.

Who invented the IQ test? Why?

The IQ test was invented by Alfred Binget. He developed the IQ test to identify children who needed remedial education.