#75
A Genius Behind Bars... And?
by Nate A. Lindell created 22 July 2012

About 16 months ago the head psychologist here (a former computer programmer, f.y.i. cognitive sci's) did the 4 verbal subtests of the WAIS-IV on me, but played dumb about the results & never completed the performance subtests. It kinda irritated me, as I wanted proof of my I.Q. so I could join MENSA &, hopefully, enjoy some stimulating conversation. It pains me greatly being surrounded by dull people, staff & inmates, who often hate on any brightness.
Finally, recently, the good Dr. completed the WAIS-III battery on me. The results are on the other side of this sheet, the "2nd page" of this post. My full-scale I.Q. is, apparently, 144, which means I can easily join MENSA (need an I.Q. of 130 or higher) & just barely stops me from being 3 deviations above the norm (for I.Q. results, the average scores, the majority of scores, fall between 85-115, & a "standard deviation" is 15 points, so a score of 114 is "normal," while a score of 116 is just barely one deviation above the norm), which would put me in (according to the Normal or Gaussian Curve, aka the Bell Curve principle of probability theory/statistics) the top 1%.
Unbelievable, right? Maybe even offensive! It was both to my fellow prisoners when I told them, & they proceeded to project their ignorance and hate on me.
I'm convicted of murder, serving life without any likelihood of parole, subject to the whims of dull & dirty staff & crab-in-a-barrel inmates (they won't let others climb out!), yet I have I.Q. of 144, at least.
Is my mind being wasted? If so, why? Am I to blame or society? What does a high I.Q. mean anyway? These questions seem begged.
Benj Sugar & I do chat on A.I. etc., so, hopefully, there's some positive/productive use of the intelligence I miraculously & strangely have. If any of you readers have other ideas on how I might use my mind productively while I suffer death by prison, feel free to holler.
Yes, I hope my true story here shatters some myths/misperceptions about prisoners. We're not all stupid, nor does the fact that someone is highly intelligent mean they will win at the game of life.

Love & Wisdom,

Nate

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[The following is a transcription of the above-mentioned test results form]

DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS WISCONSIN
Division of Adult Institutions
DOC-3473 (Rev. 7/2011)

PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES CLINICAL CONTACT

PATIENT NAME (Last, First): LINDELL, Nathaniel
DOC NUMBER: 303724
FACILITY: WSPF
DATE OF SERVICE: 06/02/2012

SOURCES OF INFORMATION
X Clinical Interview
_ Social Services File
_ Psychological Testing
X PSU Record
_ Medical Chart
_ Other:

CURRENT MENTAL HEALTH CLASSIFICATION (SMI = seriously mentally ill)
_ MH-0 No MH need
X MH-1 MH need, not SMI
_ MH-2a Axis I SMI
_ MH-2b Axis II SMI
CURRENT SPECIAL CLASS
_ DD

REASON FOR CONTACT
Mr. Lindell was provided with IQ testing to identify his level of intelligence.

RELEVANT HISTORY/PATIENT'S REPORT
Please review PSU file for information regarding Mr. Lindell's mental health history.

Mr Lindell was administered the WAIS-III IQ test in the Health Services Unit. There were no complications involved with the testing administration. Results from the testing revealed a full scale IQ score of 144. He obtained a Verbal IQ score of 143 and a Performance IQ score of 134. Index scores were as follows:

Verbal Comprehension: 145
Perceptual Organization: 138
Working Memory: 115
Processing Speed: 111

[Blue stamp that reads: INMATE COPY; Red stamp that reads: CONFIDENTIAL]

Mr. Lindell's index scores and IQ scores were all well above average. His IQ scores were all within the very superior range.

MENTAL STATUS
Mr. Lindell was oriented to person, place and time. His mood was euthymic. He expressed himself in an organized and fluent manner. He did not evidence signs of psychosis, mood disturbance, impulse control difficulties, or cognitive impairments. Mr. Lindell was future oriented and made no statements suggesting that he was suicidal.

DIAGNOSES
Axis I [appears to be erased/covered up; replaced with the handwritten words: "(my diagnoses are omitted)"]
Axis II [again, appears erased]
Axix III (If Relevant): Deferred to HSU

TREATMENT PLAN/FOLLOW-UP
Mr. Lindell will be provided with additional assessment as needed and/or requested to obtain additional information regarding elements of interest affiliated with his cognitive functioning.

CLASSIFICATION CHANGE
_Yes
X No

MENTAL HEALTH CLASSIFICATION (SMI = seriously mentally ill)
_MH-0 No MH need
X MH-1 MH need, not SMI
_ MH-2a Axis I SMI
_ MH-2b Axis II SMI
SPECIAL CLASS
_ DD

PSU STAFF SIGNATURE
[appears erased, replaced with handwritten note: "(Signature omitted, per B&B's policy)"]
PRINT PSU STAFF NAME
[appears erased, note reads: "(Name omitted per B&B's policy)"] Psy.D, L.P.
DATE SIGNED
[in handwriting different from the above is written: "7/12/2012"]

SUPERVISOR'S SIGNATURE (If Needed) [blank]
PRINT SUPERVISOR'S NAME [blank]
DATE SIGNED [blank]

DISTRIBUTION: Original - PSU Record, Referrals/Screening/Contact Section; Copy - Medical Chart, Psychological Records (Copies) Envelope; Copy - Social Services File, Confidential Envelope

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