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What is Chris's IQ?
What is Chris's IQ?
195
What are several intellectual talents Chris Langan exhibited at a young age? (Select all that apply)
What are several intellectual talents Chris Langan exhibited at a young age? (Select all that apply)
Who were the 'Termites'?
Who were the 'Termites'?
A group of students selected by Lewis Terman with IQ of 140-200
What did Terman expect to happen to his Termites?
What did Terman expect to happen to his Termites?
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What are some long lasting impacts of the Termites experiment?
What are some long lasting impacts of the Termites experiment?
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What is the catch in the relationship between success and IQ?
What is the catch in the relationship between success and IQ?
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What is surprising about the list of colleges Gladwell provides for recent Nobel Prize winners?
What is surprising about the list of colleges Gladwell provides for recent Nobel Prize winners?
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What factor, besides IQ, is mentioned as important in terms of being a successful lawyer?
What factor, besides IQ, is mentioned as important in terms of being a successful lawyer?
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What happened to Terman's Termites in their adulthood?
What happened to Terman's Termites in their adulthood?
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What did Terman conclude about intellect and achievement?
What did Terman conclude about intellect and achievement?
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Study Notes
Chris Langan and IQ
- Chris Langan possesses an IQ of 195, showcasing extraordinary intellectual capability.
- Exhibited remarkable talents from an early age, including speaking at 6 months and quickly learning languages.
- Achieved a perfect score on the SAT despite falling asleep during the exam.
The "Termites"
- "Termites" refers to a cohort selected by Lewis Terman, all with IQ scores ranging from 140 to 200.
- Terman's expectation was that these high-IQ individuals would grow to be the elite and achieve significant success in life.
Influence of the Termites Experiment
- Terman's research laid the groundwork for contemporary views on intelligence and success.
- Concepts from the experiment remain influential, particularly in the establishment of “gifted” programs within schools.
Success and IQ Correlation
- The relationship between success and IQ reveals that an IQ of 120 is often sufficient; additional IQ points do not significantly contribute to real-world advantages.
- Surprising findings about Nobel Prize-winning colleges indicate that many are reputable but not necessarily deemed the best by societal standards.
Additional Factors in Success
- Achieving success as a lawyer involves more than just IQ; imagination and creativity are also crucial traits.
- Outcomes for Terman's Termites were moderate in adulthood, with many leading ordinary careers and earning average incomes, with few well-known figures emerging from the group.
Intellect vs. Achievement
- Terman's findings suggest that intellect and achievement do not have a perfect correlation, indicating that high IQ alone does not guarantee success.
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Description
Test your knowledge of Chapter 3 from Malcolm Gladwell's 'Outliers'. This quiz covers key figures and concepts such as Chris Langan's extraordinary intellectual abilities and the significance of Lewis Terman's 'Termites'. Challenge yourself to recall the details and deepen your understanding of this remarkable chapter.
