Cyril Burt

Sir Cyril Lodowic Burt (March 3 1883 – October 10 1971) was a prominent British educational psychologist. He was a member of the London School of Differential Psychology. Some of his work was controversial for its conclusions that genetics substantially influence mental and behavioral traits. After his death, he has famously been accused of scientific fraud.

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March 3 - 1883 - October 10 - 1971 - British - Psychologist - London School of Differential Psychology - Genetics - Scientific fraud

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Burt supported eugenics, and was a member of the British Eugenics Society. Since he had suggested on radio in 1946 the formation of an organization for people with high IQ scores, he was made honorary president of Mensa in 1960, in a gesture of recognition.

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Eugenics - British Eugenics Society - 1946 - IQ - Mensa - 1960

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