Asian Americans: Achievement Beyond IQ
- ISBN-10
- 0805811109
- ISBN-13
- 9780805811100
- Series
- Asian Americans
- Category
- Education
- Pages
- 169
- Language
- English
- Published
- 1991
- Publisher
- Psychology Press
- Author
- James Robert Flynn
Description
This authoritative book shows how the gap between a group's mean IQ and achievement can be precisely measured, and then partitioned between two factors -- an important methodology with potential application for all ethnic groups. In this case, the author shows that Chinese Americans' occupational achievements are generally far beyond their IQ -- as if they had a mean IQ 21 points higher than they actually do. This unique approach to explaining group achievement emphasizes non-IQ factors such as historical origins, family, work ethic, educational tradition, personality traits, and social institutions.
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- 2003-04-07
- 302 pages
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- 2003
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