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the theory that an individual's IQ is largely due to heredity, including racial heritage.
Origin:
1965–70; after Arthur R. Jensen (born 1923), U.S. educational psychologist, who proposed such a theory; see -ism
1965–70; after Arthur R. Jensen (born 1923), U.S. educational psychologist, who proposed such a theory; see -ism
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Jen·sen·ist, Jen·sen·ite, noun, adjective
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