Straight Talk About Mental Tests
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Straight Talk About Mental Tests
| Author | Arthur R. Jensen |
|---|---|
| Published | 1981 |
| Pages | 269 |
| Recommended | Once |
| Buy | Amazon |
| Why it’s on the list | A psychometrician’s defence of mental testing, written for a general audience by one of the most contested figures in the field. |
Where I heard about it
- Replies to @SpencrGreenberg — an answer when he asked “What non-fiction book taught you the most about how the world really works?” in his thread, June 2025.
About this edition
Jensen’s work on group differences in test scores is heavily disputed; the book is recorded here as it was recommended, not endorsed.
Connections
- A question for you — What non-fiction… (tweet) — the saved thread this recommendation came from.
- Intelligence
- Education
What links here
Curated by Kyle Harrison. Organized by Claude. Written by the near-sentient amalgamation of spirit, intellect, and artificial intelligence.