Goddard's book argues that intelligence level is the determining factor in human efficiency, with other traits treated as subsidiary¶
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q1 i? The reviewed book claims that while intelligence is not the sole factor in human efficiency, it is the determining factor, and social inefficiency is attributed primarily to the large percentage of low intelligence. → A. I. G 1920
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A. I. G. (1920). New Publications. The Journal of Educational Psychology. https://eric.ed.gov/?id=none-in-text
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The reviewer quotes Goddard's own statement of his thesis from the reviewed book, attributing the claim to Goddard rather than endorsing it. The quote presents the book's position that "intelligence or mental level is not the sole factor in human efficiency, it is, nevertheless, the determining factor."
"While intelligence or mental level is not the sole factor in human efficiency, it is, nevertheless, the determining factor, and our social inefficiency is due primarily to the large percentage of low intelligence"
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Related Claims¶
- Goddard's book endorses educational and vocational placement by tested intelligence levels, predicting increased efficiency and reduced delinquency — possibly the same claim (merge candidate)
- The reviewer judges Goddard's book an optimistic, clear popular account that exaggerates intelligence's influence and omits technical questions such as IQ validity — related
- Metacognitive awareness is weakly correlated with intelligence and independently predicts performance (review-reported) — related
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Goddard's book argues that intelligence level is the determining factor in human efficiency, with other traits treated as subsidiary |
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Goddard's book argues that intelligence level is the determining factor in human efficiency, with other traits treated as subsidiary |
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