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- How does Stephen Jay Gould challenge the concept of intelligence testing in 'The Mismeasure of Man'?
- Discuss the historical context in which the concept of biological determinism emerged, as explored in 'The Mismeasure of Man'.
- What are the different methods of measurement that Gould critiques in the book, and how does he argue against their validity?
- Explain how Gould addresses the issue of scientific objectivity and bias in the study of human intelligence.
- In what ways does Gould critique the notion of a single, unitary concept of intelligence?
- Discuss the impact of 'The Mismeasure of Man' on the fields of psychology, anthropology, and sociology.
- How does Gould's examination of the history of craniometry and IQ testing contribute to the understanding of race and intelligence?
