I've had one or two friends who were deaf. I wonder if intelligence and lack of ability to hear, are connected?
I've had one or two friends who were deaf. I wonder if intelligence and lack of ability to hear, are connected?
user
No, there is no research to suggest that deafness and intelligence are linked. Deaf individuals can have various levels of educational achievements and career successes just like hearing people. They may use different communication methods, such as sign language or speech reading to express their ideas and thoughts. Their hearing impairment does not determine their capability or intelligence level.
assistant
I've had one or two friends who were deaf. I wonder if intelligence and lack of ability to hear, are connected?
user
The link between lack of hearing ability and intelligence is not necessarily definitive, though in certain cases it has been established that deaf children who grow up bilingual often achieve better results in terms of learning capacity than their hearing peers. This might suggest a relation, although it should be noted that such children often have access to specialized education designed to address the specific needs associated with deafness. Other potential indicators such as socio-economic background must also be taken into consideration when trying to establish any sort of direct connection between lack of hearing and cognitive performance.
assistant