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Peer reviewedKamin, Leon J. – Journal of Blacks in Higher Education, 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
Peer reviewedIsham, William P.; Kamin, Leon J. – Intelligence, 1993
Data used to support Spearman's hypothesis have been incorrectly and inconsistently reported and do not support the claim that African-American-white differences in intelligence are not environmental in origin. Deaf children should not be considered a single population with respect to linguistic deprivation. (SLD)
Descriptors: Blacks, Children, Deafness, Environmental Influences
