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Feeble-minded Children Improve With Training Study
Psychologist Bernadine Schmidt tracked feeble-minded children in Chicago over three years of specialized schooling and five years of follow up. The average IQ gain was 40 points with 59 percent gaining 50 points and 2 improving 71 points. About one quarter reached high school, four fifths held jobs, and 7 percent remained feeble minded. Most adults ranked among the top fifth for personal adjustments.
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Bernadine Schmidt
Chicago