Notable deaths of 2012
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Arthur Jensen
One of the most provocative figures in 20th century psychology, the UC Berkeley professor created a furor when he argued that the gap between blacks and whites in IQ tests was largely due to genetic differences, not cultural or environmental factors. His assertions stirred critics to call him a racist. He was 89. Full obituary
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