Aging and Intelligence
What is crystallized intelligence
our accumulated knowledge and verbal skills; increases with age
What age do children's performance on intelligence test begin to predict their adult scores
4
What does intellectual disability refer to
developmental condition that is apparent before 18 years old
What is the iq score you would have to be considered high intelligence
>135
What is fluid intellegence
our ability to reason speedily and abstractly; decreases with age
How many kids were in scotlands intelligence test
87,498
Whats the lowest score you can get to be diagnosed
<70
What do high scoring children show
healthy, well adjusted, and successful in later studies
What's the difference between cross sectional and longitudinal studies
cross sectional is the research that compares people of different ages at the same point in time, while longitudinal researchers follow and retest over time.
What age were the adults when they took the test again
80
What do people who are diagnosed struggle with socially.
following rules, laws, and interpersonal skills.
How do high scoring children perform in school
attend special classes giving them more academic enrichment