How do you define intelligence? (PLEASE READ)?

Question

This is a question that I want a lot of people to answer. Does your IQ, grades, the comprehension of material, etc. define intelligence? What do you think intelligence means, and how can it be proven? Is there a way that you can make yourself smarter based on your definition? Please answer.

I really liked Call me's answer and I never thought of that. I personally think intelligence is based on the ability to process information, whether it be words, pictures, etc.

Answer 1

Hmmm... interesting question!
I think grades don't define inteligence!
For IQ i don't know.
Inteligence is something that you develop from your birth...

Answer 2

I really don't put a lot of stock into IQ tests, even the tests that psychologists use, because they fail to consider a lot of the human talents that I consider to be a part of intelligence. Musical abilities, athletic talents, and artistic gifts, for example, are almost completely left out of most of these tests. There's more to intelligence than your memory, and how well you can read, write, and do math, and what kinds of grades you get in school. They represent such a narrow range of the full intelligence spectrum. You could write an encyclopedia on the kinds of intelligence humans may possess and you would still be leaving out more than you would be including.
I believe that some people have a well-rounded intelligence, possessing a little bit of ability in everything, well others have strengths in some areas and weaknesses in others. Many people have unexpected hidden intelligences.
There are just so many forms of intelligence which manifest themselves in different ways. Just a few forms of intelligence that many people forget about are: social, linguistic, spacial, organizational, observational, innovational, financial, artistic, musical, and athletic intelligences.
Any attempt to pin a specific definition on the term "intelligence," would certainly be leaving something important out. Any attempt for people to completely score, grade, or judge intelligence would likewise fall short.

Answer 3

The 'intelligence' measured by IQ testing is the innate capacity of your brain to perform mental functions. It generally doesn't change over your lifetime except for Alzheimer's Disease and other dementia, and atrophy due to lack of use.

Measuring IQ is a mature discipline. Testing can reliably show that, for example, your reasoning, memory or verbal recognition may be in the 80th percentile. That means you are better at that skill than 80% of the population. Combining those scores into a single IQ number is somewhat less agreed-upon.

Your grades are an attempt to measure how well you know the material or mastered the skills taught in a class. That depends on your intelligence, how well the components of your intelligence match the requirements of the subject, how much and how wisely you worked on the class, your test-taking skills, and the teacher's test-writing skills.

The usefulness of your intelligence depends on how you've used it and practiced using it. Your education is less about facts than about teaching you to think, and how to think. An athlete may have the potential for Olympic gold, but he needs to do a lot of work to develop that potential. Your mental skills respond very well to training. As you read, and test your comprehension of what you read, your ability to comprehend what you read increases. As you prove theorems in geometry, your ability to think logically and to know what you can or cannot conclude based on known facts increases.

You're stuck with spending time in school. While you're there, spend some effort to make that time worthwhile, and become a useful, contributing member of human society. The rewards from society are generally proportionate to those contributions.

Answer 4

I would say its the ability to grasp concepts with ease. You are able to link everything you learn about with something you already know to make a web of wisdom. Possibly it's the skill to wonder as well, to create. An artist is intelligent. To measure proportions and take everything into consideration. A chef is intelligent, she needs to get the proportions exact, ingredients and temperatures, methods and timings. A lion could be intelligent by the later definition, watching, listening and preparing to pounce. It's a difficult word to define, its definitely not knowledged-based. That is a good memory. I'd say its simply having a flexible and intuitive mind.

Answer 5

The traditional way to measure intelligence is to use an IQ (Intelligence Quotient) test. There are also now EQ (Emotional Quotient) tests and some others too. But I also think there are "life smarts" and "book smarts". Eg I went to uni with a girl that did really well in exams etc (book smarts) but would then put a plastic tray in the oven (life smarts).

Doing things like crypric crosswords, sudokus, and playing bridge, have been prooven to keep the mind sharp.

Answer 6

I tend to think intelligence as something you can gain from studying material from books, the internet, or articles. I think of knowledge as something separate. Perhaps I spell poorly which may reflect I have poor intelligence in other peoples' eyes but maybe I've also been through a lot of experiences in my life that I learned from and can share with others. I guess knowledge is like streets smarts and intelligence is books smarts.

I hope this makes some sense.

Answer 7

I think intelligence is multifaceted. One factor of intelligence is the ability to realize the consequences of one’s actions. I think a more intelligent person will take into account what the consequences may be, while a less intelligent person may act without thinking (by spending money compulsively, watching hours of TV instead of doing housework or homework, or by doing more severe things like stealing or fighting). Another aspect of intelligence is the ability to see the perspective of others. I think it is important to be open-minded and see all sides of an argument. I find that when I feel strongly about something (say, my political views), it helps me to learn more about the subject when I research views that oppose mine. Not only does it give me more information about the subject and help me make an unbiased opinion, it also helps me defend my stance if a debate were to occur. Another aspect of intelligence is knowledge of social norms. If I spend time with someone who constantly violates social norms (e.g. tells loud, inappropriate jokes at a quiet, formal setting), I tend to think they’re less intelligent than someone who acts according to situational social norms. I don’t believe that someone needs to excel in each area of intelligence in order to be considered an intelligent person.

Answer 8

no! most people are promoted based on their good looks. then people are promoted based on their performance. most jobs look at your college GPA. that does matter. the only thing that shows you have intelligence is whether or not you are some kind of jack@ss. the only way to be smarter or get a early promotion is to study hard and forever and apply for jobs forever.

Answer 9

Any one having served in Army Intelligence, or the FBI or NSA

Answer 10

intellegence is the ability to learn. my brother's IQ is higher than mine and i'm in a more demanding field and did better in school than he did. it's all in how you react to things that makes you smart or dumb