The Myth of the Stupid Believer: The Negative Religiousness–IQ Nexus is Not on General Intelligence (g) and is Likely a Product of the Relations Between IQ and Autism Spectrum Traits
Numerous studies have found a negative relationship between religiousness and IQ. It is in the region of − 0.2, according to meta-analyses. The reasons for this relationship are, however, unknown. It has been suggested that higher intelligence leads to greater attraction to science, or that it helps...
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Format: | Electronic Article |
Language: | English |
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Springer Science + Business Media B. V.
[2019-10-05]
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Journal of religion and health
Year: 2020, Volume: 59, Issue: 3, Pages: 1567-1579 |
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Intelligence
B Religion B IQ B autism spectrum disorder B Jensen effect |
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