Differences of Intelligence

Someone with moderate mental retardation will have an IQ score between

35-49

Gifted

A term used to describe children with IQ scores above 130 or children with outstanding talent for performing at much higher levels than others of the same age and background.

____ is the ability to invent new solutions to problems.

Creativity

A child who is gifted but not motivated will still be able to fully develop his or her talent.

False

By definition, highly creative people are highly intelligent.

False

_________ people are more likely to be more creative than people of average intelligence.

Gifted

Constant supervision and care is required for people who are

severely retarded.

How are giftedness and creativity related?

Giftedness is not the same as creativity, but the two are often linked. Research suggests that highly intelligent people are more likely than the average person to be creative. But this is not always true. Gifted people can show average creativity. Savants, who are of below average intelligence, are extremely creative.

Profound Retardation

IQ below 20

Severe Retardation

IQ ranging from 20 to 34

Moderate Retardation

IQ ranging from 35 to 49

Mild Retardation

IQ ranging from 50 to 70

Mental Retardation

Intellectual functioning that is below average, as indicated by an intelligence score at or below 70.

Describe the characteristics of people with mental retardation. Describe the abilities of people at the four levels of retardation.

People with mental retardation have IQ scores of 70 or below. People with mental retardation have problems in communicating, taking care of themselves, social skills, use of leisure time, traveling, self-direction, personal hygiene, job training, and work. The severity of mental retardation varies from mild to profound. The majority of children with retardation are mildly retarded. Such children have trouble learning to walk, talk, and feed themselves. But as adults most can read, do arithmetic, take care of themselves, and hold down jobs. They may need occasional help in stressful situations. People with moderate retardation can learn to speak, take care of their own grooming and hygiene, work in supportive conditions, travel alone to familiar places, and take part in recreation. Most cannot read or solve math problems. People with severe and profound retardation require constant supervision. People with severe retardation may understand and respond to speech and perform some routine daily tasks. Profoundly retarded people can barely communicate or feed or dress themselves.

Creativity

The ability to invent new solutions to problems or to create original or ingenious materials.

Although creativity is part of giftedness, the two are not always linked.

True

An IQ test is not the only indication of mental retardation or giftedness.

True

People with profound retardation are dependent on other people for their care throughout their lives.

True

A person who exhibits extraordinary skill in a particular field, yet has mental retardation is said to be

a savant.

The ability to invent new solutions to problems or to create original material.

creativity

A savant is a person who has ____________________ yet who also exhibits an extraordinary skill.

mental retardation

A person with ______ mental retardation usually can hold down a job and live independently.

mild

People with ___ retardation can barely communicate.

profound

Mildly retarded adults are often able to

read and do arithmetic. take care of themselves. hold jobs.

People with IQs _____ or above are considered gifted.

130

Mental retardation is caused by

difficulties during childbirth. drug or alcohol abuse by pregnant women. genetic disorders.