... that between 40 and 80 percent of cognitive ability is genetic, and therefore heritable. They say that means that African-Americans score lower on IQ tests, on average, and that they are born that way. They claim efforts to improve cognitive ability through better education or living conditions will have ... the school system for identifying underachievers, deciding who needs some form of remedial treatment, and who gets to skip a grade. Other forms of IQ tests, such as the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) and the Armed Services" Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB), determine who gets plac...

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... population. These individuals require constant care, and can speak and understand language very little. A neurological condition is usually the cause for their retardation. IQ tests are usually the main source of diagnosis. For a mild condition to be diagnosed, the IQ must fall between 50-70. Moderate follows at 35-50, then severe at 19-35, and finally profound with an ... foods that contain protein. Once identified, these infants can be given a low-phenylalanine diet that prevents retardation. Some states require newborn screening for additional inherited diseases. Adult screening tests...

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... certain memory abilities (Zelinski & Stewart 1998). Gender plays some role in cognitive abilities. At one time it was generally accepted that men performed better on spatial ability tests while women performed better on verbal tests; however it seems that differences in test scores have also changed over the years (Terry, 2009). Women are expected to be better at remembering certain types of ... intellectually gifted or intellectually challenged, this category has the potential for the biggest impact. Intellectual ability is roughly defined by an intelligent quotient, or IQ score. Those...

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... births.( Seachrist, p. 314) There is a major thing that causes difficulty in the diagnosis of this disorder though, its main diagnosis hinges on the obvious facial abnormalities, short stature, and low IQ. Children who do not meet all of these factors are diagnosed with FAE, Fetal Alcohol Effect, a milder form of FAS. There are general abnormalities which affect both forms of the ... is given because of their high activity level, short attention span, and poor short-term memory. Many of these children require special education help regardless of the fact that their IQ falls between the ...

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... . They may require close supervision in helping to make daily decisions. People with a FASD may have trouble gaining financial benefits because states often base eligibility requirements of developmental disabilities on IQ tests. Many people with FAS have normal IQs and do not qualify. Housing is also an area that proves difficult. Those who meet certain criteria may be eligible for Federal Housing ... ...

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... . Autism is easily confused with low intelligence, but many children with autism are in fact very smart. "While 70 percent of the children diagnosed with autism score below average on IQ tests, many are of normal intelligence, and a few are considered quite bright" (Riccio, 1999 p.1). Autistics can learn and improve their education and behavior, and this allows some of them to function ... ...

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... . Autism is easily confused with low intelligence, but many children with autism are in fact very smart. "While 70 percent of the children diagnosed with autism score below average on IQ tests, many are of normal intelligence, and a few are considered quite bright" (Riccio, 1999 p.1). Autistics can learn and improve their education and behavior, and this allows some of them to function ... ...

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