Outlier

a value that "lies outside" most of the other values in a set of data

• ethos

• outlier

• quarry

• prodigy

How did Ericsson's study contribute to Gladwell's perception towards the factors that lead to success?

• He discovered that natural talent was pointless without practice.

• Gladwell noticed that innate talent was sufficient to reach greatness.

• Gladwell pointed out a connection between achievement and luck.

• The age in which people begin to work towards their goals is a leading factor to success.

In all of Outliers Gladwell discusses that levels of success are most often related to what?

• The accumulation of hidden and specific advantages that lead to greater success

• The role of genetics in intelligence

• The impact of socioeconomic status on IQ

• The importance of practice in achieving mastery

What is the significance of the "10,000-hour rule" as discussed in Chapter 2?

• It suggests that almost anyone can become an expert with enough practice.

• It emphasizes the role of genetics in success.

• It argues against the value of practice.

• It highlights the importance of natural talent over hard work.

What overarching theme does Chapter 4 of "Outliers" explore?

• The limitations of IQ testing

• The role of culture and opportunity in success

• The importance of natural talent over hard work

• 1. The basis of all levels of intelligence

What is the primary focus of Chapter 4: "The Trouble with Geniuses Part 2" of Outliers?

• The role of genetics in intelligence

• The importance of hard work in achieving success

• The societal factors that influence genius

• The history of how genius impacts standardized testing

In Chapter 4, Gladwell discusses the concept of "practical intelligence." What does he suggest about practical intelligence?

• It is less important than IQ in achieving success.

• It is unrelated to success.

• It is highly correlated with success.

• It is only applicable in specific fields.

Which term does Gladwell use to describe the cultural phenomenon that influences children's behavior and success?

• Cultural legacy

• Cultural capital

• Cultural heritage

• Cultural intelligence

According to Gladwell, what is the relationship between IQ and success?

• IQ is the primary predictor of success.

• IQ is essentially unrelated to success.

• IQ is necessary but not sufficient alone for success.

• IQ is the measure of how much success one is capable of achieving over time

According to Gladwell, what is one criticism of the IQ test?

• It is culturally biased.

• It is too simple for many people.

• It only measures academic intelligence.

• It underestimates the intelligence of outliers.