Intelligence

Extremes of Intelligence

Low Extreme

Mental retardation- low test score (70 and below) difficulty adapting to life demands.

High Extreme

Most believe are isolated and introverted, but most become well adjusted and successful

Neuroscience and intelligence

-Studies using MRI scans reveal modest correlation between brain size and intelligence (adjusted for body size).

Other researchers have found that intelligent people have faster perceptual and neurological reactions on tests

Is intelligence more heavily

influenced by nature or nurture?

Nature

-most genetically similar siblings often have the most similar IQ scores.

--adopted children score very similar to adopted parent. As they grow older=score more alike their biological parent

Nurture

Neglected children often do not score as well on test.

How do different programs effect your intelligence? (a child who may not be qualified to take an AP Course, will it help their intelligence to be exposed to the information)

1) Do you believe nature or nurture had more of an impact on her intelligence?

2) Evaluate her situation. Is her mother working her too hard?

3) Does intelligence change or stay the same over time?