I'm wondering if I am smart or stupid. Here is the situation. It usually takes me twice or three times as long to learn something, in comparison to my peers, but when I finally understands the concept and structure of the problem, I am able to manipulate what I've learn and do it much faster and better then most of my peers who have undergo the same learning process. For example, if I were learning a computer program, the instructor would have to explain it and I would have to read the material twice or three times before true understanding. But after that, I begin to figure out loopholes or manipulate the program to do the task much faster and better than what was expected of me. Also, I am able to understand concepts or structures, no matter how complex it is, but it will take me again, twice or three times as long to understand it. It is very easy for me to get into deep concentration, somewhat trace-like, for hours without eating or sleeping just to understand and solve a problem.
2006-07-22 10:15:16 · 6 answers · asked by Inquisit 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Other - Education
Your smart its just that you obtain it differently.
2006-07-22 10:19:32 · answer #1 · answered by retrodragonfly 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are in no way stupid. What takes other people a minute or two to catch on to may take you a little longer but so what.........that's what makes you you. Once you grasp the concept, you still are able to complete or understand the task much better than people around you anyway. So, keep doing what you have to do to understand and keep up good grades.
2006-07-22 17:22:47 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I hesitate to go either way. I will say this, I think your learning is thorough. Your peers learn to the point of knowing, you learn to the point of understanding.
I would have hired you over your peers anytime. I have always liked experts, as long as it doesn't get ridiculous, I am much more interested in a person who understands a small area than in a person who is capable of almost being productive in a larger area. Too bad I didn't find you 25 years ago.
Good luck, you have a lot to offer someone.
2006-07-22 19:15:24 · answer #3 · answered by gimpalomg 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are definitely smart. Intelligence is defined as `the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience`. Since you obviously profit from your experiences and can manipulate information, this means you are smart. And by the way, abstract thinking (the ability to understand concepts) is present only in smart people. You can have your IQ tested for more reassurance.
Besides, the ability to concentrate for long periods is one of the traits that distinguishes geniuses from average people.
2006-07-22 17:26:36 · answer #4 · answered by ☆Dana☆ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO!! Inquisit_boy You are NOT stupid. You just a a hard time learning and that is not being stupid. Now me on the other hand YES I AM stupid. I mena I am a real Nutcase with a capital ''"N"". But i like being me that's the way i like it... Man when it come to learding just do your best . That's all anyone can do.... From a friend that understands...Your friend the Nutcase!!!....Oh yeah i almost forgot..PS...did i win...did i win...did i win???
2006-07-22 17:48:18 · answer #5 · answered by dl200558 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My boyfriend is the same way and he is one of the most creative and intelligent people I know.
2006-07-22 17:28:44 · answer #6 · answered by xcr0ss_my_heartx 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋