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What are the differences in thinking and perception between individuals with a high IQ and those with a lower IQ? How can we determine someone’s intelligence level?

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An insight into differences in human cognitive abilities was provided by psychologist Jean Piaget in the 1960’s, in his study of how children learn. His observations led him to understand that children move through three stages of understanding as they acquire a concept. He described these in a sequence from concrete, to pictorial and on …

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Is it possible for a person with a Higher IQ than their parents to have Children of lower intelligence than their Grandparents?

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This answer is in two parts explaining first, the probabilities involved in passing genes from one generation to the next and then reaching a conclusion to answer the question. The Inheritance of IQ In 2011, a large group of researchers published the results of a genome-wide analysis of 549,692 single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) involving 3511 …

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How are IQ Scores Calculated and what do they mean?

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To answer this question, we must first explain what IQ tests measure and then examine what an IQ score means. Background In 1955, American psychologist David Wechsler published a new intelligence test that became known as the Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale (WAIS). He defined intelligence as “the global capacity of a person to act purposefully, to think …

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Why are so many intelligent people Interested in Physics, even though it’s outside their subject area?

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Physics is attractive to highly intelligent people for a variety of reasons. One important reason is that science, and in particular physics, addresses some of the most important questions about our existence, such as: • How did the universe come into being? • How long ago did the universe begin, or has it always existed? …

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Is it Possible for Someone of low IQ to Succeed in the Field of Computer Science?

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The answer depends upon what is meant by “low IQ” and the degree of success that is sought. Most people of average or higher IQ can learn to program simple languages like BASIC and html. However, mastering a language like C++ requires the same kind of thinking involved in studying mathematics at the undergraduate level. …

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How does someone with an average IQ typically navigate work and family life if they do not have any particular talents or gifts?

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If you are asking about accumulating financial freedom, I have good news for you. Many people of average IQ are able to accumulate substantial wealth while also managing family life. Although talent and intellectual gifts provide an advantage in climbing the ladder of success, passion, commitment and tenacity are more important. It’s true that people …

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What are some possible reasons for why people with high IQs may struggle with socializing and interacting with others? Is it due to overthinking while talking, or are there other factors at play?

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People who have different levels of intelligence usually have different interests. A person who is excited about quantum physics is not likely to attend a lot of monster truck rallies, although there may be an occasional exception. Neither choice is “better,” they are merely different interests. Consequently, people who move in these different spheres of …

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Do Math Geniuses have normal IQs or are they exceptionally intelligent in other areas as well?

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Those who excel at mathematics typically have a high IQ. The figure below from the College Board gives the average SAT score by college major for the year 2014. (For more information, visit What is the average IQ of students by their chosen degree? I just found an old statistic. – Intelligence and IQ ) …

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Is Mathematical Ability determined by Genetics or can it be Developed through Practice and Learning?

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This is a great question and has been discussed at great length among mathematicians and mathematics educators. Research shows that the ability to do mathematics at a level, corresponding to the middle school mathematics curriculum (Common Core State Standards) is accessible to almost anyone with enough interest and dedication. One example is provided by the …

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