Anatomy of a Research Study
What Is The Fate Of Childhood Geniuses? American Mensa - Summarize the history of Mensa and list its three main goals.
- Identify and describe at least three community programs run by Mensa.
- Do you believe this organization is serving the purpose for which it was created? Why or why not?
Psychology Versus Common Sense
Are Faster Brains More Intelligent Brains? Scientific American The General Intelligence Factor - Does the author of this article believe there is a general intelligence factor? What evidence does the author offer in defense of her position?
- If the g factor does exist, what are some societal implications? What are some implications if it does not exist?
- Do you believe there is a g factor? Why or why not?
Thinking Critically About Psychology and the Media
How Should We Respond To The Bell Curve? American Psychological Association Contemporary Psychology Two Views of The Bell Curve - Summarize Thomas Bouchard's review of The Bell Curve: Breaking the Last Taboo.
- Summarize Donald Dorfman's review of The Bell Curve: Soft Science with a Neoconservative Agenda.
- For each review, list at list two arguments you found compelling. Would you recommend the book to a friend? Why or why not?
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