PSYC 110 Lecture Notes - Lecture 3: Oxytocin Receptor, Conscientiousness, Phenotype
1 Oct 2015
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Psyc 110 - lecture 3 - evolutionary foundation of behavior. As a group, whites scored higher than hispanics or african-americans, though the gap is quickly narrowing. Evidence suggests that environmental differences are largely, perhaps entirely, responsible for group differences. More variation exists within groups than between groups. Further considerations against race as a factor in intelligence: Genetics research reveals that the races are remarkably alike. Race is not a neatly defined biological category. Infants of all races have scored equally well on infant intelligence measures. In different eras, different ethnic groups have experienced periods of remarkable achievement. Critics argue that intelligence tests reflect cultural knowledge and values of dominant cultures, leading to lower scores among minority groups. Stereotype threat can lower test scores in people who are aware that they belong to negatively viewed groups. There are many forms of intelligence not measured by iq. 50% of our dna is shared with bananas.
