Intelligence Testing and Social Policy

Author(s):

Laosa, Luis M.

Publication Year:

1995

Report Number:

RR-95-32

Source:

ETS Research Report

Document Type:

Report

Page Count:

38

Subject/Key Words:

Intelligence, Intelligence Tests, Minority Groups, Public Policy, Test Use

Abstract

There is a resurgence of scientific and public interest and controversy centering on four interrelated themes: intelligence testing; racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic differences in measured IQ; genetic and environmental influences on abilities; and the role of scientific research in social policy. Given the polarization of views, dispassionate discussion is needed to help inform the ongoing debate. The aim of this paper is to contribute to this discussion by helping to clarify certain issues, assumptions, and concerns that, because they are often misunderstood or ignored, tend to obfuscate the debate. (39pp.)

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