Increased intelligence is a myth (so far)

Richard J Haier

doi:10.3389/fnsys.2014.00034

Abstract

Increased intelligence is a myth (so far)

Highlights

Edited by: Mikhail Lebedev, Duke University, USA Reviewed by: James M
This paper focuses on a basic misunderstanding that permeates many of the recent reports of increased intelligence following short-term cognitive training
The basic misunderstanding is assuming that intelligence test scores are units of measurement like inches or liters or grams

Summary

Introduction

Edited by: Mikhail Lebedev, Duke University, USA Reviewed by: James M. Most recent studies that have claimed increases in intelligence after a cognitive training intervention rely on comparing an intelligence test score before the intervention to a second score after the intervention.

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Conclusion