This expert witness actually thinks LS is not stupid.
Credibility, out the window. Poof... completely gone.
I don't think LS has a below-average IQ, myself (and I do a lot of on-the-fly field estimation of IQ, which is later tested if someone is entered into the studies I'm recruiting for).
LS has an IQ above average but like most people with a mixed bag of PD's (including all the elements of ASPD), she herself thinks she's way smarter than everyone else.
LS thinks that talking really fast is a sign of intelligence (rather than an attempt to bamboozle). LS's Google searches show a very uneducated woman, given what she claims for herself. Which is different than IQ.
I'm fine with using the word "stupid" for uneducated people, but it's obviously not politically correct. One reason I love WS is that so many of you are clearly well above average in intelligence (and verbal IQ, as represented by the writing here on WS is well-studied). The logic, critical think and even the humor/sarcasm here is top notch.
IQ involves being able to interpret what others say (which LS does not do well). Verbal IQ is what's needed for actual academic work in most fields, and there, LS seems to be average for today's student population (at the middle-of-the-road institutions, like the one where I teach).
I think LS was capable of figuring out how to lease a car, rent a car, drive across country, etc. People with IQ's of 80 are less independent than LS. She's got to be around 100-110, IMO. That's not "very smart," that's average. But, unfortunately, many people in that group (esp those with NPD, BPD or ASPD) think they are smart than "most people." Let's not forget that by definition, half of people are at around100 and below in IQ. People with an IQ of 80-85 may often live independently and even be able to use a checking account. They often need help in avoiding scams or opening the checking account, though.
IMO.