Posted by special_k on March 22, 2006, at 21:43:10
In reply to Re: Subject close to my heart » Racer, posted by special_k on March 22, 2006, at 20:03:57
You are right about the origins, Racer.
'The most widely used intelligence tests in the United States today are those originally developed by psychologist David Wechsler during the 1940's and 1950's... Wechsler (1939) emphasised that an IQ test measures functional intelligence, not intelligence itself... According to Wechsler, a score on an IQ test is a reflection of what one has learned, which is a function of the opportunities to which one has been exposed and one's ability to take advantage of those opportunities. The subtests on Wechsler's tests represent samples of behaviour but they are not exhaustive'.
"Introduction to Clinical Psychology Science and Practice" pg 200-201.
And hence... The wealthy aren't just wealthy... They come up 'smart and deserving' as well... In virtue of their getting more learning opportunities in the first place...
And the status quo is preserved.
Sigh.
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