Richard Herrnstein

Richard Herrnstein was an American psychologist best known for his work in intelligence and behavioral psychology. He co-authored "The Bell Curve" in 1994, which controversially discussed the relationship between intelligence, socioeconomic status, and race, suggesting that IQ is a significant predictor of various life outcomes. Herrnstein also contributed to the study of operant conditioning and the nature of behavior through experiments. His ideas sparked considerable debate about the implications of intelligence testing and the role of genetics versus environment in shaping human behavior and capabilities.