we had a case were a person we studied had a high IQ that could take in complicated information but didnt seem to be able to communicate their intelligence verbally. Could this person learn to interact with people or will this talent go to waste?
2007-10-08 08:29:07 · 20 answers · asked by ADH 2 in Social Science ➔ Other - Social Science
Having a high IQ has nothing to do with 'talents,' so it's highly unlikely to go to waste. Nor has it anything to do with the ability to communicate.
As to you recently study ....and your asking this question....!
Sorry, but I have a taste of pork pies in my mouth for some reason.
Sash.
2007-10-08 08:36:49 · answer #1 · answered by sashtou 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely , yes - it is possible ; and yes , anyone can learn to interact with people . Being a poor communicator does not imply wasted talent . I know two brothers in the same family with high I.Q. . Both professionals ..YET , the one with the apparent higher I.Q. (as well as education) , has the capacity to communicate to others more on their "level", and be be understood as well - while his brother has not the capacity to do so ..yet his "talent" has not gone to waste . I also notice that some intellectuals have their mind on more important matters - thus - their brains are always engaged , taking precedence over speaking issues . This seems to be an issue for others when it comes to our President ; however , I find him delightful and have no problem understanding him .
2007-10-08 16:52:13 · answer #2 · answered by missmayzie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is a major flaw in your question. As long as the individual can write a thesis what does verbal communication matter.
Newton was a recluse while he wrote the Principia Mathematica. Was what was possibly the most influencial book ever written a waste of time?
If you become a good communicator, then people will pressure you to spend time communicating rather than working. Most intelligent people recognise this, so avoid the limelight, at least until after their prime.
2007-10-08 15:42:51 · answer #3 · answered by bouncer bobtail 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes very possible, high IQ doesn't actually equate to any analysis or evaluation skills.
This person can learn to interact, maybe on a one to one level with a support tutor they could learn how to read body language and take verbal cues from people, will just take a little time, awareness of this minor setback is a perfect start!
2007-10-08 16:35:45 · answer #4 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know the feeling.
we all have that moment where in our mind we understand something but we just can't explain it, but if he is really wise and has potential dont let his talent go to waste just give him some time.
not many of us could pass an iq test but if he got a high grade he obviously has what he needs and he has potential he just needs to be able to explain it better.
We arent all verbal people some people can only put things together in their heads but like I said give it time.
Some great people have faults there is no such thing as perfection
and if you dont give someone a chance they will fail if you give them a chance than they can do marvelous things
So give it some time and only time will tell.
There are so many what ifs what about why nots?
You never know if you dont try
2007-10-08 15:39:28 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's very possible and very likely. Communicating and book smarts usually doesn't go hand in hand. They could communicate their intelligence but it's often needed by a "translator". It's not a different language but by someone who could understand what it all means. Or it can be expressed by different tests. Have you ever had a teacher who seemed to know everything about their subject but was a lousy teacher? That would be a good example of smart but bad communicator.
Most talents go to waste, hopefully that get's fixed.
2007-10-08 16:03:00 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it is possible, in fact its part of the "diagnostic factors" for Aspergers syndrome.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aspergers
Also just as
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Auditory_processing_disorder
can happen for audio information "going in" there should be an analogue for audial information leaving (ie being spoken)
While I'd agree that communication is important for transmitting information/learning to others, I'd question how much of it needs to be verbal, nor how much interaction with people is needed. Much information can be conveyed by Mathematical formulae, diagrams, or even written text.
If you/the person want to improve how to deal with people in the flesh, then they could look into social scripting, which is a personal "phrase book" of conversation elements/behaviours from which they chose "the most appropriate" when they want to interact with people on a day to day basis. Yes it can be a bit stilted , but it helps deal with the awkwardness of social interaction. With practise the repertoire rapidly expands.
2007-10-08 18:43:50 · answer #7 · answered by Steve C 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sure they could learn. It might not be easy though. Sounds like this persons intelligence is strongly personal and relates to things in a deeply self related sense which at the same time gives him great potential for understanding and also a very difficult time communicating. all things can be learned. there might be some expense, but you can never really know til you try.
2007-10-08 15:36:34 · answer #8 · answered by nacsez 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most geniuses have very bad communication skills or like Stephen Hawkins have to find a way of doing it without normal speech.
Generally though a person who has a high IQ usually has a good command of their native language, after all it is about a quarter of the testing method!
2007-10-08 15:42:24 · answer #9 · answered by willowGSD 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
That's part of the old nerd stereotype, really smart with little social skills. That's probably because the person is more dedicated to concentrating on a single task at a time. Socializing requires a lot of multitasking.
2007-10-08 15:41:33 · answer #10 · answered by gregory_dittman 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋