IQ scores are stable over the lifespan from "summary" of IQ and Human Intelligence by Nicholas Mackintosh
One of the key findings in the field of intelligence research is the remarkable stability of IQ scores over the lifespan. Studies have shown that individuals tend to maintain their relative position in terms of IQ compared to their peers as they age. This means that if someone has a high IQ in childhood, they are likely to have a high IQ in adulthood as well. This stability in IQ scores has been observed in longitudinal studies that track individuals over many years. These studies have found that while there may be some fluctuations in IQ scores, the overall pattern is one of consistency. This suggests that intelligence is a relatively stable trait that remains relatively constant throughout the lif...
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