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1. According to Ciccarelli and White (2020), intellectual developmental disorder, or intellectual disability, is a neurodevelopmental disorder defined in multiple forms. Firstly, individuals with intellectual disabilities display deficits in mental capabilities. Regarding its association to the IQ, it is approximately two standard deviations below the average on the normal curve. Secondly, an individual’s adaptive behavior is noticeably below an appropriate level for their age. Adaptive behavior consists of the skills allowing someone to exist independently. Thirdly, the constraints begin in the developmental period. Known contributors to intellectual developmental disorders in people include malnutrition, fetal alcohol syndrome, and fragile x syndrome. Falling on the other end of the standard curve on the intelligence spectrum is giftedness, applicable to individuals who have an IQ of 130 above; this typically applies only to 2 percent of the population. Lewis M Terman, the scientist known for the Stanford-Bidet test, conducted a study of 1,528 children with IQ scores of 130 or higher. Terman noted that these children were above average in height, physical attractiveness, and weight. They also were socially balanced and, in some cases, skilled leaders. Finally, emotional intelligence, often recognized as EQ or EI, is the ability to manage one’s own emotions to clear the way for clear thinking and working on goals and be aware of it. Even though emotional intelligence may be confused with having high self-esteem, it truly means that an individual can have self-control of all emotions, including anxiety and anxiety. Empathy falls as another component, as it is the ability to understand how others feel as one would be aware of one’s emotions. An example of a person with good emotional intelligence would be a team leader or supervisor in a workplace, mindful of his feelings and the feelings of his employees or teammates. As a result, the supervisor would communicate efficiently, resolve conflict and boost morale giving the employees the push to increase productivity.
2. Intellectual disability is a disorder associated with the limitation of a person’s ability to learn and function independently in daily life. According to Ciccarelli and White (2020), intellectual disability is what was formerly known as mental retardation. Individuals with intellectual disabilities are associated with IQ’s below 70. This is not the only tool used to measure an individual’s intellectual disability. Intellectual disability can range from mild to profound. A person’s Intellectual disability can be measured by their ability to support themselves and by measuring the level of adaptive functioning. Possible causes of intellectual disability can be linked back to poor nutrition and unhealthy living conditions, that can affect brain development. There are also some biological causes such as Down Syndrome, Autism, and Fragile X Syndrome. Fragile X Syndrome is a defect in a gene on the X chromosome.
Giftedness is the opposite of intellectual disabilities. These are individuals with a high IQ and are usually referred to as geniuses. Their IQs are on the upper end of the normal curve, 130 and above. Gifted children have advanced abilities in one or more specific areas. Studies have shown that gifted children grow to be successful adults.
Emotional intelligence is also known as EQ or, emotional quotient. It is the ability to identify your emotion and the emotions of others. It is being able to manage your emotions is a positive way to relieve stress and to be able to communicate effectively. Some tools to measure emotional intelligence have been developed online with various models, but they should be used with caution. Emotional intelligence is one of the most important skills a leader should have. For example, people who work in the healthcare field should have a high EQ. They need to be able to keep their emotions under control and be able to identify the emotions of the patients and their family members. Being able to also keep in control when faced with a crisis and keeping stress levels low while being aware and considering people’s feelings. Emotional intelligence can be associated with several characteristics such as Self-awareness, empathy, and self-control.
3. According to Ciccarelli & White (2020), Intellectual disability is defined as a set of issues with general mental abilities that influence two areas of functioning:
intellectual functioning (such as judgment, problem-solving, learning)
Adaptive behavior (activities of daily life such as communication and independent living)
Furthermore, intellectual and adaptive deficits start early in the embryonic phase. Roughly 1% of the population has an intellectual disability, with about 85% of those having a mild intellectual disability. Males are more likely to be diagnosed with intellectual disability than females.
When compared to other children of the same age, experience, or environment, gifted children display an advanced aptitude or potential in one or more specialized areas. These gifted individuals have exceptional thinking, reasoning, and judging abilities, necessitating the provision of special education programs and assistance in order for them to completely fulfill their potential and capabilities. Children with gifted abilities come from a variety of racial and ethnic backgrounds, as well as varied socioeconomic backgrounds (Ciccarelli & White, 2020). Gifted definitions for pupils in schools differ from one state to the next. Most states would define giftedness by comparing children to others their age or by identifying needs that are not met in the ordinary classroom. Some states have specific standards for identifying gifted people.
According to Ciccarelli & White (2020), Emotional intelligence (EQ) is defined as the ability to recognize, use, comprehend, and control emotions in a productive and constructive manner. And it’s on the rise in many organizations around the world! Millennials, Generation Y, and Generation Next, contrary to popular assumptions, have higher EQ levels than previous generations. In the corporate world, researchers discovered that average EQ ratings rise as a person rises through the ranks of an organization, up to middle management. Leaders with a high EQ are willing to put off immediate gratification in order to achieve long-term success. They are highly productive, enjoy a challenge, and excel at all they do. To be successful in their control and management, leaders must possess attributes such as honesty and good communication.
