Posted by daizy on May 11, 2003, at 14:23:06
In reply to Re: CORRELATION BETWEEN IQ AND MENTAL ILLNESS?, posted by linkadge on May 11, 2003, at 1:37:03
> There is perhaps this link.
> Some studies show dramatically accerated
> learning capacity in people with Bipolar
> (in manic state). I think that if you
> have a higher IQ this refelects the structure
> and complexity of your brain's neural connections. This could lead to greater preception of emotion as well.
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> I think a more likely explaination is that
> people of low intelegence tend to be in lower stress jobs. Ie factory work, repetitive, etc.
> We all know that high stress is most likely
> the cause/trigger of many peoples illnesses.
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> But anyone can get depressed,
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> Linkadge
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>I read that a study showed that high earners (high stress jobs??) have lower IQ's than those that are non-earners, or in lower paid jobs.
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