Asked in a 2001 paper

Many sociologists argue that older theories of inherited intelligence and IQ tests have been discredited What concept did Gillborn and Youdell (2001) find had replaced of IQ in many Uk schools ?

Correct answer: C. ability

  • A. skill
  • B. talent
  • C. ability
  • D. capacity

Explanation

Gillborn and Youdell argued that the category of ability had replaced older IQ-based language in many UK schools, while still allowing schools to sort and ration students. Ability therefore became a socially influential substitute for IQ.

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