Richard Herrnstein

Richard Herrnstein

(1930 - 1994)

Richard Herrnstein was an influential American psychologist known for his research in psychometrics and intelligence. He contributed extensively to the understanding of the cognitive aspects of human behavior and the implications of intelligence on social structure.

The Bell Curve
The Bell Curve

Richard Herrnstein, Charles Murray (1996)

Herrnstein and Murray examine how intelligence significantly influences social and economic outcomes in American society. They argue that cognitive abilities are a key determinant of an individual's job performance, educational attainment, and socio-economic status, and they discuss the implications of this relationship for public policy.

Public Policy, Psychology, Sociology