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What we need is better theory, not more data

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  05 April 2006

Mike Anderson
Mike Anderson*
Affiliation:
School of Psychology, The University of Western Australia, Crawley, Western Australia, 6009, Australiahttp://www.psy.uwa.edu.au/user/mike/biglab/biglab.htm
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Abstract

Although I find Blair's case for arguing for the distinction between fluid cognitive functions and general intelligence less than compelling, I believe him. However, I also believe that what is required next is a theory of both general intelligence and fluid cognitive functions that articulates the distinction. In the absence of this, more data, particularly of the neuroscience variety, is likely to stall rather than advance progress.

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Open Peer Commentary
Information
Behavioral and Brain Sciences , Volume 29 , Issue 2 , April 2006 , pp. 125 - 126
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Copyright © Cambridge University Press 2006

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