This text provides a comprehensive treatment of one of the major constructs of behavioural science - general mental ability - labelled the "g factor" by its discoverer, Charles Spearman. The "g factor" is about individual differences in mental abilities. In factor analyses of any and every large and diverse collection of measures of mental abilities, however varied the content of knowledge and skills they call upon, "g" emerges as the largest and most general source of differences between individuals and between certain subpopulations. The author explains the psychometric, statistical, genetic and physiological basis of "g", as well as the major theoretical challenges to the concept. For decades a key construct in researchers in the brain sciences as well as education, sociology, anthropology, evolutionary psychology, economics, and public policy is clearly evident in this treatment of "g".
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"The g Factor is a book that an academic publisher should kill for. Arthur Jensen is among the pre-eminent psychometricians of the last half-century....It is a book that every scholar working in the area will have to read. An indispensable reference in every psychology library. A book to hold up to young scholars as an example of why a lifetime of patient and meticulous scholarship is worth while."-Charles Murray, in National Review
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This text provides a comprehensive treatment of one of the major constructs of behavioural science - general mental ability - labelled the "g factor" by its discoverer, Charles Spearman. The "g factor" is about individual differences in mental abilities. In factor analyses of any and every large and diverse collection of measures of mental abilities, however varied the content of knowledge and skills they call upon, "g" emerges as the largest and most general source of differences between individuals and between certain subpopulations. The author explains the psychometric, statistical, genetic and physiological basis of "g", as well as the major theoretical challenges to the concept. For decades a key construct in researchers in the brain sciences as well as education, sociology, anthropology, evolutionary psychology, economics, and public policy is clearly evident in this treatment of "g".
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In the 2,000-year prehistory of psychology, which was dominated by Platonic philosophy and Christian theology, the cognitive aspect of mind was identified with the soul, and conceived of as a perfect, immaterial, universal attribute of humans. Lesen Sie die erste Seite
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There has been a conspiracy, of sorts, by the popular press, the news media, and other entrenched powers that be, to hide what is really known about intelligence. This book is a complete survey of all the research known about intelligence. The simplest definition of intelligence is "the ability to reason and learn". The evidence is compelling that intelligence is a real trait, it's biologically based, strongly influenced by heredity, and different racial groups have different average levels of intelligence and a big part of that difference is genetic and not based on environment.
There is nothing really "new" in this book. But it compiles together in one book all the research about intelligence. There hasn't been a comprehensive survey of this sort written in decades.
Everyone should read this book. The Bell Curve is also a book that everyone should read, but this book should be read first. The Bell Curve starts with the assumption that intelligence is genetically influenced, but most people, indoctrinated by the liberal media, don't believe that or understand it. The g Factor presents the overwhelming evidence that there is indeed a genetically influenced general factor of intelligence.
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The _g_ Factor is a very complete text on virtually every aspect of psychometrics. It is highly technical and is not light reading, but it is worth the effort for those who have a real interest in the subject. Jensen's discussion of brain wave analysis and Elementary Cognitive Tasks are particularly interesting, in that they are not covered in every text on the subject of intelligence.
I was pleased to see that Jensen agreed with Edward Miller that one of the most likely physiological causes of the variation in intelligence is myelination. Jensen also points to nerve conduction velocity as another contributor.
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I found the "The G Factor:...' to be enlightening and thoroughly researched book on a fascinating topic. Although the basic premise, that intellignece matters and that it is primarily inherited was evident, the book was rarely boring. The basic premise regarding intelligence was broadened by Jensen to explain intellignece, G, in statistical and physical terms with forays into G's manifestations in life. The book will not appeal to people without a strong interest in statistics; it will not appeal to people who believe that the environment is the primary shaper of our personailties. I have two criticisms of the book. The book could have been omposed better; sentences were sometimes very long with excessive flourish. My second criticism concerns the authors purpose. Although I have no doubt as to the validity of the information presented, I would wonder about the emphasis of black and white racial differences... I would have liked to see more racial balance in the examination of racial differences. Overall, I found the book to be a fascinating and enlightening.
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We need a 'zero' star rating here
Boy is this all horribly flawed. I welcome the subject and the use of a scientific approach but damn, this is not it. Lesen Sie weiter...
Am 14. Oktober 1999 veröffentlicht
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Outstanding Synthesis of Current Work on IQ
In a brilliant 40-year career that has earned him a place among the most frequently cited figures in contemporary psychology, Arthur Jensen has systematically researched and... Lesen Sie weiter...
Veröffentlicht am 9. August 1999 von J. P. Rushton
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Outstanding Synthesis of Current Work on IQ
In a brilliant 40-year career that has earned him a place among the most frequently cited figures in contemporary psychology, Arthur Jensen has systematically researched and... Lesen Sie weiter...
Veröffentlicht am 9. August 1999 von J. P. Rushton
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Great book for the non-technical reader
First, I am not a professional psychologist nor do I plan to become one. My BS is in Psychology and I have done Cognitive and Neuroscience research. Lesen Sie weiter...
Am 29. Mai 1999 veröffentlicht
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An Authoritative Landmark
The amazing thing to me about the 'Science of Mental Ability' is that the science has continued to progress remarkably despite overwhelming ideological-based resistance. Lesen Sie weiter...
Am 14. Mai 1999 veröffentlicht
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Psychometrics not Politics
I am dumbfounded by the size and persistence of the politically driven anti intelligence construct debate. Lesen Sie weiter...
Veröffentlicht am 17. Februar 1999 von The Matrix
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Arthur Jensen has the final word on intelligence and race
The Gauntlet is Down: Jensen Takes the IQ Debate to a New Level! ARTHUR R. JENSEN is Professor Emeritus of Educational Psychology, Graduate School of Education, University of... Lesen Sie weiter...
Veröffentlicht am 6. Dezember 1998 von nuenke@ix.netcom.com
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An excellent book that could've been composed better.
I found the "The G Factor:...' to be enlightening and thoroughly researched book on a fascinating topic. Lesen Sie weiter...
Am 9. Juli 1998 veröffentlicht
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Monumental Landmark in the science of human nature
My lengthy review of this important work will be published in National Review later in the summer of 1998. Lesen Sie weiter...
Veröffentlicht am 20. Juni 1998 von Steve Sailer
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post hoc ergo propter hoc
"The g Factor" is a non-event. I am sure that there are those, perhaps even the author, who would love a "Bell Curve"-esque controversy to be brought to a boil... Lesen Sie weiter...
Am 26. Mai 1998 veröffentlicht
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