Can IQ be increased in an adult?

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Start date Jul 23, 2015
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In summary,When an adult thinks more synaptic connections are made between the person's neurons, this makes them more intelligent. Charles Spearman's general mental factor can also be increased in adults. However, psychologists believe that IQ is fixed and stable by the time a person is 18.

Jul 29, 2015

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JOSH19 said:

And hey, even Einstein was not a smart fella in his school days! ;)

Actually, that is a myth, Einstein's grades were very good.

http://rarehistoricalphotos.com/Albert-einsteins-matriculation-certificate-1896/

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This thread is now going off topic and has run it's course.

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