Status processes and mental ability test scores

Michael Lovaglia; Jeffrey Lucas; Jeffrey Houser; Shane Thye; Barry Markovsky

doi:10.1086/210006

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Status processes and mental ability test scores

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Status processes and mental ability test scores

Michael Lovaglia, Jeffrey Lucas, Jeffrey Houser, Shane Thye and Barry Markovsky

The American journal of sociology, Vol.104(1), pp.195-228

07/01/1998

DOI: 10.1086/210006

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Abstract

The expected consequences of a score on an ability test can constrain individual performance. The authors predict that status processes, including status differences and the differences in rewards and costs that result, will produce differences in ability test scores between high-status and low-status individuals.

Ability tests

Achievement tests

African Americans

Aptitudes

Bias

Education

Entrance examinations

Intelligence

Nutrition

Socioeconomic factors

Standard deviation

Standardized tests

Status

Tests

Twins

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Title: Subtitle: Status processes and mental ability test scores
Creators: Michael Lovaglia - University of Iowa
Jeffrey Lucas
Jeffrey Houser
Shane Thye
Barry Markovsky
Resource Type: Journal article
Publication Details: The American journal of sociology, Vol.104(1), pp.195-228
Publisher: University of Chicago, acting through its Press
DOI: 10.1086/210006
ISSN: 0002-9602
eISSN: 1537-5390
Language: English
Date published: 07/01/1998
Academic Unit: Sociology and Criminology
Record Identifier: 9984306246002771

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