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#890 Richard Nisbett: Attribution Theory, Intelligence, and Cognitive Differences Across Cultures

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Understanding the Genetic Basis of Intelligence

This chapter discusses the behavior genetics literature on IQ and its genetic basis, highlighting the flaws in previous understanding that intelligence is primarily genetically determined. It also explores Jim Flynn's research showing that people are actually getting smarter over time.

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