A Person Scoring Above 140 on IQ Tests

question 237

Multiple Choice

A person scoring above 140 on IQ tests

• A)makes up less than one-half of one percent of the population.
• B)will usually "fizzle out" as an adult.
• C)would not be considered gifted unless they are also exceptionally creative.
• D)will be more likely to drop out of college and be unemployed.

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