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Brian Damage · 08-25-2006, 08:24 PM

NEW YORK - While researchers have long shown that tall people earn more than their shorter counterparts, it’s not only social discrimination that accounts for this inequality — tall people are just smarter than their height-challenged peers, a new study finds.

“As early as age 3 — before schooling has had a chance to play a role —and throughout childhood, taller children perform significantly better on cognitive tests,” wrote Anne Case and Christina Paxson of Princeton University in a paper published by the National Bureau of Economic Research.

The findings were based primarily on two British studies that followed children born in 1958 and 1970, respectively, through adulthood and a U.S. study on height and occupational choice.

Other studies have pointed to low self-esteem, better health that accompanies greater height, and social discrimination as culprits for lower pay for shorter people.

But researchers Case and Paxson believe the height advantage in the job world is more than just a question of image.

“As adults, taller individuals are more likely to select into higher paying occupations that require more advanced verbal and numerical skills and greater intelligence, for which they earn handsome returns,” they wrote.

For both men and women in the United States and the United Kingdom, a height advantage of four inches equated with a 10 percent increase in wages on average.

But the researchers said the differences in performance crop up long before the tall people enter the job force. Prenatal care and the time between birth and age 3 are critical periods for determining future cognitive ability and height.

“The speed of growth is more rapid during this period than at any other during the life course, and nutritional needs are greatest at this point,” the researchers wrote.

The research confirms previous studies that show that early nutrition is an important predictor of intelligence and height.

“Prenatal care and prenatal nutrition are just incredibly important, even more so than we already knew,” Case said in an interview.

Since the study’s data only included populations in the United Kingdom and the United States, the findings could not be applied to other regions, Case said.

And how tall are the researchers?

They are both about 5 feet 8 inches tall, well above the average height of 5 feet 4 inches for American women.

D.J. · 08-25-2006, 08:54 PM

Me and Solomon rule. Being tall does pay off.

TJL · 08-25-2006, 09:20 PM

"Short People" - By Randy Newman

Short People got no reason
Short People got no reason
Short People got no reason
To live

They got little hands
Little eyes
They walk around
Tellin' great big lies
They got little noses
And tiny little teeth
They wear platform shoes
On their nasty little feet

Well, I don't want no Short People
Don't want no Short People
Don't want no Short People
`Round here

Short People are just the same
As you and I
(A Fool Such As I)
All men are brothers
Until the day they die
(It's A Wonderful World)

Short People got nobody
Short People got nobody
Short People got nobody
To love

They got little baby legs
That stand so low
You got to pick 'em up
Just to say hello
They got little cars
That got beep, beep, beep
They got little voices
Goin' peep, peep, peep
They got grubby little fingers
And dirty little minds
They're gonna get you every time
Well, I don't want no Short People
Don't want no Short People
Don't want no Short People
'Round here

Yooch · 08-25-2006, 10:42 PM

I think it's a flawed study. I'm not saying this because I'm short, either. As far as taller people having better jobs, promotions, etc., I think that there is evidence for that. But that taller people are more intelligent?...I don't see any reasonable basis for that, the study notwithstanding. I don't believe that one's stature has any bearing on intelligence one way or the other. It is interesting, though, that you bring up the question.

One other consideration:

"But the LORD said to Samuel, 'Do not consider his appearance or his height, for I have rejected him. The LORD does not look at the things a man looks at. Man looks at the outward appearance, but the LORD looks at the heart'. (1 Samuel 16:14)

*Pleasant Tomorrow* · 08-25-2006, 10:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TJL

"Short People" - By Randy Newman

Short People got no reason
Short People got no reason
Short People got no reason
To live

They got little hands
Little eyes
They walk around
Tellin' great big lies
They got little noses
And tiny little teeth
They wear platform shoes
On their nasty little feet

Well, I don't want no Short People
Don't want no Short People
Don't want no Short People
`Round here

Short People are just the same
As you and I
(A Fool Such As I)
All men are brothers
Until the day they die
(It's A Wonderful World)

Short People got nobody
Short People got nobody
Short People got nobody
To love

They got little baby legs
That stand so low
You got to pick 'em up
Just to say hello
They got little cars
That got beep, beep, beep
They got little voices
Goin' peep, peep, peep
They got grubby little fingers
And dirty little minds
They're gonna get you every time
Well, I don't want no Short People
Don't want no Short People
Don't want no Short People
'Round here

haha, beat me to it

dlemond · 08-26-2006, 12:06 AM

My God, what a crock.

There is a sucker born every minute.

There is absolutely no scientific fact that supports any such case, and in fact I can argue- If you so provoke, from numerous also unproven sources- that shorter people have proven much more intelligent and influential in the world.

Do these people have nothing to do?

(I'm average height by the way)

PrettyinPink55 · 08-26-2006, 12:16 AM

Tall people are smarter, my ass!!!!

Czas na Zywiec · 08-26-2006, 02:39 AM

it's because it's easier to look over short peoples shoulders during a test. the taller you are, the more you can see.

Superstar · 08-26-2006, 05:15 AM

I am a genius

Courtnee · 08-26-2006, 12:49 PM

damn, we smart az hell tonite lozl

PZelda · 08-26-2006, 01:17 PM

Right. Then, please explain to me why I skipped the first grade and currently stand at 5'3.

KristinHerreraFan · 08-26-2006, 06:46 PM

Um...I'm 5'10" is that considered short for my age?

rusyd · 08-26-2006, 09:13 PM

I guess being 5'5 that is why I was always an average student.

dawsongirl · 08-26-2006, 10:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Czas na Zywiec

it's because it's easier to look over short peoples shoulders during a test. the taller you are, the more you can see.

Yeah...that's why I graduated in the top 3% of my class...because I'm a very tall 5'4".

What's next, hair length and intelligence? Eye color and intelligence?

D.J. · 08-27-2006, 01:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dawsongirl

Yeah...that's why I graduated in the top 3% of my class...because I'm a very tall 5'4".

What's next, hair length and intelligence? Eye color and intelligence?

I'm 6'3" and I am the king of dummies. I need math for dummies just to pass trig. I also got a 23 on the Math B regents in New York and with a curve, only ended up with a 40.

08-25-2006, 08:24 PM	#1
Brian Damage Moderator Forum Legend I'm Rich Bitch Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 62,155	Taller people are smarter...study says NEW YORK - While researchers have long shown that tall people earn more than their shorter counterparts, it’s not only social discrimination that accounts for this inequality — tall people are just smarter than their height-challenged peers, a new study finds. “As early as age 3 — before schooling has had a chance to play a role —and throughout childhood, taller children perform significantly better on cognitive tests,” wrote Anne Case and Christina Paxson of Princeton University in a paper published by the National Bureau of Economic Research. The findings were based primarily on two British studies that followed children born in 1958 and 1970, respectively, through adulthood and a U.S. study on height and occupational choice. Other studies have pointed to low self-esteem, better health that accompanies greater height, and social discrimination as culprits for lower pay for shorter people. But researchers Case and Paxson believe the height advantage in the job world is more than just a question of image. “As adults, taller individuals are more likely to select into higher paying occupations that require more advanced verbal and numerical skills and greater intelligence, for which they earn handsome returns,” they wrote. For both men and women in the United States and the United Kingdom, a height advantage of four inches equated with a 10 percent increase in wages on average. But the researchers said the differences in performance crop up long before the tall people enter the job force. Prenatal care and the time between birth and age 3 are critical periods for determining future cognitive ability and height. “The speed of growth is more rapid during this period than at any other during the life course, and nutritional needs are greatest at this point,” the researchers wrote. The research confirms previous studies that show that early nutrition is an important predictor of intelligence and height. “Prenatal care and prenatal nutrition are just incredibly important, even more so than we already knew,” Case said in an interview. Since the study’s data only included populations in the United Kingdom and the United States, the findings could not be applied to other regions, Case said. And how tall are the researchers? They are both about 5 feet 8 inches tall, well above the average height of 5 feet 4 inches for American women. __________________ The Key to the Kingdom of Heaven: John 3:3 *Money Doesn't Buy Happiness...But I'd Rather Cry in My Private Jet*

08-25-2006, 09:20 PM	#3
TJL Forum Veteran Suburbanite Extrordinaire Join Date: Dec 29, 2001 Location: New Jersey - the cradle of civilization Posts: 16,353	"Short People" - By Randy Newman Short People got no reason Short People got no reason Short People got no reason To live They got little hands Little eyes They walk around Tellin' great big lies They got little noses And tiny little teeth They wear platform shoes On their nasty little feet Well, I don't want no Short People Don't want no Short People Don't want no Short People `Round here Short People are just the same As you and I (A Fool Such As I) All men are brothers Until the day they die (It's A Wonderful World) Short People got nobody Short People got nobody Short People got nobody To love They got little baby legs That stand so low You got to pick 'em up Just to say hello They got little cars That got beep, beep, beep They got little voices Goin' peep, peep, peep They got grubby little fingers And dirty little minds They're gonna get you every time Well, I don't want no Short People Don't want no Short People Don't want no Short People 'Round here __________________ "I think I'll stroll up to the front to see how the shooting's going..." - Capt. Benjamin Franklin "Hawkeye" Pierce Read my blogs! http://centralparkamisguide.com/ http://dvdcriticscorner.com Visit me on Facebook!http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=641138880 Hey, I do the tweet thing too! http://twitter.com/TomLevier My shop of handmade items! http://www.etsy.com/shop/ColdGarageCreations

08-25-2006, 10:42 PM	#4
Yooch Senior Member Member Join Date: Apr 07, 2006 Location: California Posts: 3,102	I think it's a flawed study. I'm not saying this because I'm short, either. As far as taller people having better jobs, promotions, etc., I think that there is evidence for that. But that taller people are more intelligent?...I don't see any reasonable basis for that, the study notwithstanding. I don't believe that one's stature has any bearing on intelligence one way or the other. It is interesting, though, that you bring up the question. One other consideration: "But the LORD said to Samuel, 'Do not consider his appearance or his height, for I have rejected him. The LORD does not look at the things a man looks at. Man looks at the outward appearance, but the LORD looks at the heart'. (1 Samuel 16:14) __________________ "The true meaning of America, you ask? It's in a Texas rodeo, in a policeman's badge, in the sound of laughing children, in a political rally, in a newspaper...In all these things and many more, you'll find freedom. And freedom is what America means to the world. And to me." --Audie Leon Murphy June 20, 1924-- May 28, 1971 Last edited by Yooch : 08-25-2006 at 11:07 PM.

08-26-2006, 12:16 AM	#7
PrettyinPink55 Forum Veteran The Facts of Life Join Date: Feb 11, 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 24,308	Tall people are smarter, my ass!!!! __________________ ♥♥♥

08-26-2006, 05:15 AM	#9
Superstar Moderator Forum Legend ♥ Join Date: Dec 08, 2003 Posts: 63,199	I am a genius __________________ i've seen life burn bright i've seen the shimmer then fade like starlight to a glimmer i've seen life flow by like a river so full of twilight dreams that glitter

08-25-2006, 08:54 PM	#2
D.J. Forum Regular Member Join Date: Sep 28, 2005 Location: New York City Posts: 885	Me and Solomon rule. Being tall does pay off.

08-26-2006, 12:06 AM	#6
dlemond Moderator Hey, I know you. Join Date: Dec 03, 2001 Location: New Jersey Posts: 6,565	My God, what a crock. There is a sucker born every minute. There is absolutely no scientific fact that supports any such case, and in fact I can argue- If you so provoke, from numerous also unproven sources- that shorter people have proven much more intelligent and influential in the world. Do these people have nothing to do? (I'm average height by the way)

08-26-2006, 02:39 AM	#8
Czas na Zywiec Forum Veteran what up Join Date: Jun 28, 2001 Location: Southwest Side, Chicago Posts: 18,342	it's because it's easier to look over short peoples shoulders during a test. the taller you are, the more you can see.

08-26-2006, 12:49 PM	#10
Courtnee Forum Veteran MAN VS SAMMICH. Join Date: Mar 23, 2005 Location: Louisiana Posts: 16,379	damn, we smart az hell tonite lozl __________________ Whether I'm the rose of sheer perfection A freckle on the nose of life's complexion The Cinderella or the shine apple of its eye I gotta fly once, I gotta try once, Only can die once, right, sir? Ooh, life is juicy, juicy and you see, I gotta have my bite, sir. Get ready for me love, 'cause I'm a "comer" I simply gotta march, my heart's a drummer Don't bring around the cloud to rain on my parade

08-26-2006, 01:17 PM	#11
PZelda Moderator Forum Legend Two Valeries! <3 Join Date: Jul 15, 2002 Location: I'm STILL missing NYC. :( Posts: 77,368	Right. Then, please explain to me why I skipped the first grade and currently stand at 5'3. __________________ Cheers behind the couch!

08-26-2006, 06:46 PM	#12
KristinHerreraFan Senior Member Dana is Buena Join Date: Jan 16, 2005 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 2,780	Um...I'm 5'10" is that considered short for my age? __________________ Signed, >>>>Kristin Herrera Fan

08-26-2006, 09:13 PM	#13
rusyd Forum Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 30, 2004 Posts: 13,483	I guess being 5'5 that is why I was always an average student.

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