Arthur Jensen | |
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 Arthur Jensen, 2002 atISIR | |
| Born | Arthur Robert Jensen (1923-08-24)August 24, 1923 San Diego,California, U.S. |
| Died | October 22, 2012(2012-10-22) (aged 89) Kelseyville, California, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | Columbia University San Diego State University University of California, Berkeley |
| Known for | Heritability of IQ,race and intelligence,g factor |
| Spouse | Barbara Jensen |
| Awards | Kistler Prize (2003),ISIR Lifetime Achievement Award (2006) |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Educational psychology,intelligence,cognition,behavior genetics |
| Institutions | University of California, Berkeley, Editorial boards ofIntelligence andPersonality and Individual Differences |
| Thesis | (1956) |
| Doctoral advisor | Percival Symonds |
| Influences | Charles Spearman,Hans Eysenck |
Arthur Robert Jensen (August 24, 1923 – October 22, 2012) was an American psychologist and writer. He was a professor ofeducational psychology at theUniversity of California, Berkeley.[1] Jensen was known for his work inpsychometrics anddifferential psychology. He was the author of over 400 scientific papers published in refereed journals.[2] He sat on the editorial boards of thescientific journalsIntelligence andPersonality and Individual Differences.[3]
Jensen was controversial.[4] He said thatrace affectedIQ.[5] A 2019 study found him to be the most controversial intelligence researcher.[6]
Jensen died on October 22, 2012 at his home inKelseyville, California at age 89.[7]
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