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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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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Studies have indicated that drug use, chronic health problems, and leading an unstimulating lifestyle can lead to a decline in IQ. While intelligence during middle childhood and adolescence is an important factor, adult IQ can change based on a variety of factors. The idea that all gifted individuals have increasing IQ throughout their life (choice B) is a stereotype and not supported by research. Additionally, the idea that IQ will increase until age 40 and then decline sharply (choice D) is a generalization that does not apply to everyone. Finally, the idea that IQ is an innate ability that does not change (choice A) does not take into account the effects of environmental factors on cognitive ability.

Aaron Exhibited Superior Level Intelligence During Middle Childhood and Adolescence