Tag: IQ

When Psych Diagnosis Means Life-or-Death

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One label in the DSM that applies to cognitive abilitiesā€”ā€œIntellectual Disabilitiesā€ā€”is crucial in determining whether people accused of crimes in some US states will be executed.

Researchers Canā€™t Predict Whether Childhood ADHD Will Impact Adult Functioning

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New research has found that a childhood ADHD diagnosis is not predictive of adult functioning in boys.

Psychology Textbooks Promote Misinformation About Intelligence

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In a new study, researchers examined 29 popular introduction to psychology textbooks and found that almost 80% included misinformation about intelligence.