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GIFTED DELINQUENTS

NCJ Number
5810
Journal
Federal Probation Volume: 30 Issue: 1 Dated: (MARCH 1966) Pages: 43-46
Author(s)
D L Haarer
Date Published
1966
Length
4 pages
Annotation
RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN DELINQUENCY AND IQ, AND A LIMITED SURVEY OF INSTITUTIONALIZED DELINQUENTS.
Abstract
THE MAJORITY OF DELINQUENTS ARE BELOW AVERAGE IN INTELLECTUAL ABILITY, BUT CULTURAL FACTORS, MOTIVATION, AND ADVERSE TESTING SITUATIONS AFFECT THE IQ SCORE. NECESSARY EDUCATIONAL PROVISIONS AND PROPER TEACHING METHODS CAN BE EFFECTIVE IN SOCIALIZING THE GIFTED DELINQUENT.

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