Outliers Chapter 3 Quiz

Questions and Answers

What is Chris's IQ?

195

What are several intellectual talents Chris Langan exhibited at a young age? (Select all that apply)

Started speaking at 6 months (correct)

Perfect score in SAT (correct)

Quickly picked up other languages (correct)

Could multiply large numbers mentally

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?

They would become the future 'elite' and extremely successful Signup and view all the answers

What are some long lasting impacts of the Termites experiment?

Many of Terman's ideas remain central to the way we view success, including schools having 'gifted' programs Signup and view all the answers

What is the catch in the relationship between success and IQ?

Once someone reaches an IQ of 120, having additional points doesn't give them any real world advantages Signup and view all the answers

What is surprising about the list of colleges Gladwell provides for recent Nobel Prize winners?

They are just good schools, most wouldn't consider them the best Signup and view all the answers

What factor, besides IQ, is mentioned as important in terms of being a successful lawyer?

Imagination and creativity Signup and view all the answers

What happened to Terman's Termites in their adulthood?

Their careers were ordinary and incomes good, not amazing. Very few became well-known figures. Signup and view all the answers

What did Terman conclude about intellect and achievement?

They are far from perfectly correlated Signup and view all the answers

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.

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.