PC804: Introduction to Psychological Assessment

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Monday, October 15, 2007

Yee et al. questions

Yee, A. H., Fairchild, H. H., Weizmann, F., & Wyatt, G. E. (1993). Addressing psychology’s problems with race. American Psychologist, 48, 1132-1140.

1. What definition of race is provided in the article? Of ethnicity?
2. The authors cite Rushton’s (1991) argument of obviousness for the validity of race as categorical. Summarize and critique this argument.
3. What do the authors identify as problems with the work of Jensen?
4. Who are UNESCO and AAPA? What positions do they take with regard to race and ability?

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