The Flynn Effect in IQ Testing: Why It's Important to African Americans.

Kamin, Leon J.

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ERIC Number: EJ574674

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1998

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The Flynn Effect in IQ Testing: Why It's Important to African Americans.

Kamin, Leon J.

Journal of Blacks in Higher Education, n20 p112-13 Sum 1998

The Flynn effect, documented by a New Zealand political scientist, refers to the fact that average IQ scores have been increasing over time, reflecting the effects of environmental factors. Implications for the measurement of the intelligence of African American children and their educations are discussed. (SLD)

Descriptors: Blacks, Genetics, Intelligence, Intelligence Quotient, Intelligence Tests, Nature Nurture Controversy, Racial Differences, Scores, Social Influences, Test Results

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive

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Language: English

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