Cognitive ScienceEvolution Of Human IntelligenceSome Common MisconceptionsCollective IntelligenceEducational PsychologyAbilities DevelopmentCognitive DevelopmentEducationPractical EducationHuman-like IntelligenceSocial SciencesIntelligence AnalysisNature-nurture Con TroversySocial IntelligenceGenetic ComponentPsychologyPhilosophy Of MindDevelopmental Psychology
The concept which has given rise to the so-called `nature-nurture con troversy' was that of a genetic component entering into all intellectual activities. For ease of reference it was termed 'intelligence.' The wide spread use of the term by Iater writers has resulted in a confusing variety of meanings. The factual evidence for a genetic component is here summa rized in some detail and the influence of environmental factors briefly discussed. Several important corollaries for practical education are drawn from the conclusions thus reached.
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