Absurd environmentalism

Author(s): Gabriel, L. T., Ruthsatz, J. M.

Journal/Book: Behav Brain Sci. 1998; 21: 40 West 20TH Street, New York, NY 10011-4211. Cambridge Univ Press. 411.

Abstract: The position advocated in the target article should be called ''absurd environmentalism.'' Literature showing that general intelligence is related to musical ability is not cited. Also ignored is the heritability of musical talent. Retrospective studies supporting practice over talent are incapable of showing differences in talent, because subjects are self-selected on talent. Reasons for the popularity of absurd environmentalism are discussed.

Note: Editorial Detterman DK, Case Western Reserve Univ, Dept Psychol, Cleveland,OH 44106 USA

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