IQ: A history of deceit (2011)
What we now call an IQ test was originally developed by Alfred Binet at the start of the 20th century as a way to measure developmental delays in schoolchildren. But with the eugenics craze at its peak, Binet's concept was soon appropriated and exploited by those who wished to guarantee the ethnic purity of their society. This program looks at the history of IQ assessment, from Ellis Island evaluations to William Shockley's racist declarations in the 1970s, and reveals how social policies were influenced by the idea that intelligence is set at birth. In addition, Charles Murray, co-author of The Bell Curve: Intelligence and Class Structure in American Life, defends his views.
Director: Stéphane Bentura
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 52 min
Release Date: August 20, 2011
Screenplay
Editing: Alexandre Gosselet
Production: Premières Lignes, France Télévisions
Country: France
Language: English, Français
Original Language: fr
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is IQ: A history of deceit about?
- What we now call an IQ test was originally developed by Alfred Binet at the start of the 20th century as a way to measure developmental delays in schoolchildren. But with the eugenics craze at its peak, Binet's concept was soon appropriated and exploited by those who wished to guarantee the ethnic purity of their society. This program looks at the history of IQ assessment, from Ellis Island evaluations to William Shockley's racist declarations in the 1970s, and reveals how social policies were influenced by the idea that intelligence is set at birth. In addition, Charles Murray, co-author of The Bell Curve: Intelligence and Class Structure in American Life, defends his views.
- Who directed IQ: A history of deceit?
- IQ: A history of deceit was directed by Stéphane Bentura.
- How long is IQ: A history of deceit?
- IQ: A history of deceit has a runtime of 52m (52 minutes).
- What genre is IQ: A history of deceit?
- IQ: A history of deceit is a Documentary film.
- Where was IQ: A history of deceit produced?
- IQ: A history of deceit was produced in France.