alleryPersons with IQ above 130 are usually classified as which of the following?
AStatistically average across cognitive measures
BIntellectually disabled with severe deficits
CBorderline cases requiring lifelong support
DIntellectually gifted with superior ability
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Intellectually gifted with superior ability
1. Table 1.1 classifies people on the basis of IQ ranges.
2. Above 130 is labelled Very Superior, with around 2.2 percent of the population.
3. 120-130 is labelled Superior.
4. About 2 per cent of the population have IQ above 130 and are called intellectually gifted.
5. Hence IQ above 130 corresponds to intellectually gifted, very superior ability.
_Source: syllabus Psychology Ch 1 "Variations in Psychological Attributes", p. 11, Table 1.1_
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