Arthur Robert Jensen s'est concentré sur les différences individuelles dans l'apprentissage, en particulier sur les influences de la culture, du développement et de la génétique sur l'intelligence et l'apprentissage. Son travail s'est concentré sur les difficultés d'apprentissage des étudiants issus de milieux culturellement défavorisés. Il a exploré le lien entre le génome humain et la société humaine, ses recherches contribuant de manière significative à la compréhension de cette question. Son approche a souligné l'interaction complexe entre les facteurs biologiques et environnementaux dans la formation des capacités cognitives.
The book delves into the concept of general mental ability, known as the g factor, introduced by Charles Spearman. It explores how this construct represents individual differences in mental abilities across diverse populations. Through factor analyses of extensive measures of mental skills, the g factor consistently emerges as the primary source of variation among individuals and specific subgroups, highlighting its significance in understanding cognitive differences.
The book explores critical issues surrounding cultural disadvantage, focusing on the challenges of creating unbiased psychological tests and the educational hurdles faced by minority children. It delves into the complex relationship between heritability and teachability, addressing how these factors impact learning and development in diverse cultural contexts.