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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]regression to the mean- I've never heard of reversion to the mean. 
IQ is heritable and genetic. I say this as an intelligent woman with an intelligent son-- [b]don't underestimate the power of strong executive function. [b/]I've seen some people who I frankly do not think are as smart as I am get further professionally and even academically- focus, hard work, organizational skills, and leadership skills can take a person far in life.

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My son has a very high IQ (99.5th percentile) and very average working memory and processing speed.  His school performance is just ok.  He has a lot inside that he has difficulty organizing and expressing.[/quote]

The standard IQ test is the WISC-IV which looks at verbal reasoning, perceptual (spatial) reasoning, working memory and processing speed. The two latter areas are implicated in executive functioning. Some people score exceptionally well in the verbal and perceptual indices but struggle with working memory and efficient processing, which certainly affects their performance academically and otherwise. Also, confidence, initiative, resourcefulness and resiliency affect how a person meets or even exceeds his or her potential (i.e., potential as estimated by an IQ score). 
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PP here.  Yes, I know.  Obviously.  That was my point.[/quote]

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