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[quote=Anonymous]Yes, quite a few. I volunteered in a low socioeconomic area and the reason that some people struggle and remain low SES relates to lower intelligence. Here is what I noticed:

Less critical thinking. They tend to accept what is told to them, especially if you make it sound like you really know what you are talking about. They don't tend to really assess if what you are saying is valid in the bigger sense. Not that they don't ask questions but they don't analyze as much

Much less abstract in their thinking. They prefer factual info, straightforward info and can be somewhat black and white in their thinking.

Difficulty with (good) decision making. In the moment they tend to make more impulsive decisions rather than weighing the pros and cons, thinking back over past similar situations, anticipating future outcomes. They go with what they want to do in the moment.

Frustration. Often the way the rest of the world acts and thinks doesn't make complete sense to them. They often feel unfairly blamed because they don't really understand why others reacted or viewed them the way they did. they don't really understand why they got in trouble if they had good intentions (but did something wrong) or did something that seemed right in the moment (but wasn't a good decision in the big picture). Life feels unfair.

Emotions tend to be heightened. They don't process as much of their world cognitively so they tend to be more emotionally reactive. Anger is very common. Getting into fights. I would say they are also at times happier. Simple things and when the world feels right, they are pretty happy. Not that they don't stress or get anxious or depressed but they tend to let things go and move on. Just more contented with the simpler things in life. they don't need a lot of intellectual or cognitive stimulation

Taken advantage of. They are easily victimized. They tend to fall for scams and stories and people who are looking for an easy target. They get into unhealthy relationships and spend money where they shouldn't. They may do things out of wanting to be helpful or due to being a good person that ends up coming back to bite them

Big ideas that never go anywhere. They tend to not be great at self assessment of their own strengths and limitations. they have a dream, an idea, a project and aren't very rational in their planning or realistic about actually being able to make it happen. Then it all falls apart and they get frustrated by all the barriers that felt dropped in their way that kept them from doing what they wanted to do.

They tend to be very generous - giving stuff or money to others but without consideration for themselves. For example spending their entire check on gifts for others (then not being able to pay rent or buy food).

Not learning as much from their mistakes or consequences of poor choices. Each time they think it will be different.

Finding learning harder overall. They do learn if something really interests them and is presented in a way that makes sense. They can develop strong skills in different areas if this comes together in the right way.

Finding life hard. Everything about life tends to be a struggle. Good things don't seem to last as long and more bad things happen. This is a combination of all the other pieces together. Especially if they don't have strong support systems.
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