The IQ Debate in America: Intelligence Testing, Controversies & Impacts on Education & Society | Exploring Cognitive Ability Research & Real-World Applications

For those who are simply curious about the issue of intelligence testing, its methodology and various applications, this is a wonderful introduction to the science of psychometrics. Seligman touches on many facets of the IQ debate, underscoring its social and political consequences. The reality of intelligence, both genetically and environmentally determined, is discussed in depth. Denying the genetic component of intelligence can lead to unfortunate social policies that assume that all individuals are equally endowed with intellectual gifts. This book opens the way for a more realistic examination of how intelligence testing can provide the tools for a more efficient allocation of resources and human talents. Controversial and thought-provoking. Highly recommended.