Genetics and general cognitive ability
- 2 December 1999
- journal article
- Published by Springer Nature in Nature
- Vol. 402 (S6761) , C25-C29
- https://doi.org/10.1038/35011520
Abstract
General cognitive ability (g), often referred to as 'general intelligence', predicts social outcomes such as educational and occupational levels far better than any other behavioural trait. g is one of the most heritable behavioural traits, and genes that contribute to the heritability of g will certainly be identified. What are the scientific and social implications of finding genes associated with g?Keywords
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