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Literal Answer point to point for you question...Assume 3 basically identical people, with IQ's of:135, 157, 162...Given precision of test scores the difference between the 157 and 162 is difficult to determine.Technically 135 is top 2%, 160 range is better than top .1%The higher the IQ, typically -- Faster learning- Quickly understands more complicated concepts- Higher anxiety- More problems "fitting in"- More problems having the patience to deal with slower people.- The less effort and struggle it takes to do most tasks; so typically the higher the IQ the less patience and mental endurance. i.e. Lazier and significantly more sophisticate and effective procrastination. Like I don't like Math so I go a PhD's in Mandrin, Urdu, Theology, and Psychology by age 21.So odds are (in general) your 135 IQ has much better odds of having a successful career, successful relationships, "fitting in," making friends, being understood by others, and probably better emotional and psychological health. The 135 IQ, while disadvantaged; probably works harder and accomplishes more over a wider range of tasks, especially things that do not come naturally to the individual / require effort (Unless they have a talent for that field) (i.e. Math, Competitive Athletics, politics, diplomacy).Odds are the 135 IQ is more relate-able, reliable, consistent, sane and productive.That being said - The 160 Range IQ's while likely more difficult to work with, less reliable, less patient, more easily distracted by their own brain, and probably less emotionally disciplined - Can do many academic and conceptual feats that the 135 IQ may struggle with (Music, Math, Science, Languages, Programming). The 135 IQ will have to really work hard to keep up with the 160's, and even then will come up short from time to time.I've lived that. Try going to a High School where literally half the AP Calc class are the children of rocket scientists.With a 160+ IQ expect some one (again, rule of thumb) who is very, very good at many complicated things. Gets bored easily, likely impatient, likely has a list of subjects / disciplines that are avoided because they require too much effort compared to their talents that come easily. Unpredictably Lazy, Get distracted easily; yet absurdly fast productivity when practicing their talents. Expect them to get 40 hours of work done in one or two days, and spend the rest of the time experimenting and analyzing things that nobody else really notices or cares about.Honestly the same is true of the 135 IQ; it's just even more so with the 160 IQ.That being said there are 160+ IQ's that are well adapted hardworking jack of all trades that love diving into difficult challenges that require absurd amounts of hard work, with patience and excellent people skills... They are just less common and probably specifically trained by parents of teachers, or just lucky experience to learn those competencies.And this analysis is based on growing up with a class full of rocket scientist kids, a decade in college doing engineering, math, and physics; a career in engineering and technology; personal experience growing up in gifted programs; the interaction I get with the student's and faculty at my Kid's gifted school, and talking to neighbors that are teachers for gifted programs...When your child is a potential Lex Luthor, you survive or fail everyday on your ability to understand and guide high IQ. Not saying I'm right - these are just the common patterns I've picked up on from various sources.

Because we are not in the business of selling drugs - or prescribing them.On the other hand, having a background in Psychology (versus Psychiatry) can be helpful, but most pastors and priests refer more difficult cases to the professionals.Pastoral leaders typically consider the "spiritual care" of people the domain of their expertise. Issues of theology, and shame and guilt as it relates to beliefs and morality have a connection to the field of Psychology, but Psychologists and Psychiatrists are typically under qualified to speak to those issues, due to their lack of study in the field of theology, and on rare occasions - their utter lack of regard for it. Consequently, we are dealing with separate issues, and wise pastoral care understands when to refer people to another field.On an economic level, this question presents an overwhelming hurdle for many priests and pastors. In an occupation, which typically has a radically high educational cost against pay ratio to add another full degree in the field of Psychology, or - God forbid! - Psychiatry, would take an already overqualified/underpaid class and drive us into debt oblivion.Of course, many theological degrees already include counseling in the curriculum. Many Pastors and Priests have gone on to get degrees in Psychology, and work on the side as professional counselors, because the pastoral pay is excessively low in small churches, but in the church itself this is anticipated to be a free service.It also happens to be the case that Psychology degrees are offered at many seminaries and Christian Universities. So, this is certainly not a field neglected by religious leaders.

The Gita is the cream of the Hindu scriptures - which is a vast library - because it is a summary of all their contents in 700 verses - easily accessible, everywhere available - even on smartphone app and has a commentary by almost all the outstanding Acharyas. There is even Christian and a Muslim commentary on it.As far as the monotheistic Scriptures go I think it is superior because it is replete with psychology and philosophy, its teachings are UNIVERSAL and it encourages rational and critical thinking.It is also unique insofar as it allows theological and ideological dissent without the threat of vindictive punishment.Examples of Universalism are;–sarva-bhūtastham ātmānaṁ sarva-bhūtāni cātmani | īkṣate yoga-yuktātmā sarvatra sama-darśanaḥ || 6:29 ||With the mind harmonised by Yoga one sees equality everywhere; one sees one’s Self as abiding in all beings and all beings in one’s own Self.loka saṅgraham-evāpi saṁpaśyan kartum arhasi || 3: 20 ||Indeed, you should act, bearing in mind the welfare of the world.The Ultimate example of the acceptance of dissent and non-coercion is:–iti te jñānam ākhyātaṁ guhyād guhyataraṁ mayā |vimṛśyaitad aśeṣeṇa yathecchasi tathā kuru || 63 ||18:63. Thus I have taught you that knowledge which is the greatest of all mysteries. Reflecting on it thoroughly, do what you will.For me who treasures free-thinking and free-speech and the rigorous employment of reason - this last verse is a game-changer - there is no comparison in either the B or the Q to compare.The most frequently brought charge against the Gita is that it promotes warfare and Krishna encourages Arjuna to kill his own relatives. This is an extremely facile charge, ignoring all the contributing factors.The Battlefield was the set for the drama - and it is a metaphor for our own “fields-of-action” - the opening chapter calls it by two names Kuru-kṣetra which means “The-field-of-action” and affirms the link by stating Dharma-kṣetra - “The-field-of-ethical action”. For a more vivid understanding please watch the Hollywood movie - “the Legend of Bagger Vance”. So basically whatever fields you work and function in - both professionally, religiously, domestically and recreationally are all your Dharma-kṣetra and the teachings are to applied there.His relatives were lined up in full battle-gear, armed to the teeth and fully prepared to kill him and all his brothers and allies. (They were all battle-hardened warriors not civilians, women and children! - its like standing in front of a battalion of Marines!)Krishna had been sent as the ambassador and peace-negotiator to find a peaceful and equitable solution to the internecine conflict. He had bargained down from half the kingdoms to one house with five wings and had been refused by the opposition. So in spite of every effort at peaceful resolution the battle was the last resort.