Aaron Exhibited Superior Level Intelligence During Middle Childhood and Adolescence

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Aaron exhibited superior level intelligence during middle childhood and adolescence.He became addicted to illicit drugs between age 19 and 22, but was able to "kick the habit" through successful rehabilitation.However, Aaron dropped out of college and never returned.Through his continued smoking and drinking of alcohol, he did develop chronic health problems; and for the last 30 years, he has led an unstimulating lifestyle working in the warehouse at his parents' business.Regarding his adult IQ,

• A) ​Aaron's IQ will be the same as his IQ during middle childhood and adolescence since IQ is an innate ability.
• B) ​Aaron's IQ will continue to increase throughout his life as the IQ of all gifted individuals does.
• C) ​Aaron's IQ will decline due to his drug use, health problems, and unstimulating lifestyle.
• D) ​Like most adults, Aaron's IQ will increase until age 40 and then decline quickly and sharply during advanced age.

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