11 Extremes Of Intelligence.docx

Unit 11 Module 62

February 14th, 2019 Extremes of Intelligence Pages 629-630

A. The Low Extreme 1. Define intellectual disability – 2. Criteria of classification 1. 2. limitation in adaptive behavior a. conceptual skills – such as … b. social skills – such as … c. practical skills – such as … 3. Down Syndrome – 4. Classifications: Mild Moderate Severe Profound

IQ 55-70 40-55 25-40 Below 25

B. The High Extreme 1. Despite common stereotypes, high scoring individuals usually become healthy and well-adjusted adults. 2. Lewis Terman’s “Termites” 1921 3. What is the concern about gifted education programs?