The American Psychological Association (APA) provides the reader with an understanding of IQ and the controversial issues surrounding IQ tests. (
http://www.apa.org/monitor/feb03/intelligent.html
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This Web site gives the history of the Vineland Training School—one of the first schools for children with intellectual disabilities. Scroll down to access material regarding the theoretical framework of Henry Goddard. (
http://www.vineland.org/history/trainingschool/history/history.html
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Listen to Robert Sternberg give his personal definition of intelligence. The Web site also reveals why he became interested in the study of intelligence. (
http://www.indiana.edu/~intell/sternberg_interview.shtml
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A wonderful discussion of Howard Gardner's life and multiple intelligence theory is presented on this website. (
http://www.infed.org/thinkers/gardner.htm
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Ever wonder whether or not intelligence is based on nature or nurture? This Web site helps to clarify the debate between these two theories of intelligence. (
http://www.wilderdom.com/personality/L4-1IntelligenceNatureVsNurture.html
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This Web site provides a great overview of the history of IQ. It also discusses the debate about which has more of an influence on intelligence—the environment or genetics. (
http://allpsych.com/journal/iq.html
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This Web site provides the learner with a broad understanding of validity, reliability and threats to validity. (
http://www.socialresearchmethods.net/tutorial/Colosi/lcolosi2.htm
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Are standardized tests biased? Read the information on this website and then formulate your own opinion. (
http://www.psychpage.com/learning/library/intell/biased.html
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