Seemingly, at least.
Do people seem more intelligent when they are intellectually curious and skeptical? Or do they seem more intelligent when they have raw intellectual ability to process information?
How much of "intelligence" is simply an attitude? It seems like people who are highly skeptical, scientific in philosophy, and talk slowly and emphasize their words seem more intelligent. What makes up the perception of intelligence?
2007-02-18 18:28:19 · 7 answers · asked by rgeleven 3 in Social Science ➔ Psychology
Since a good attitude enhances ability, while a poor
attitude does not, it is pretty straight forward that
attitude outweighs ability in importance.
As for intelligence, I'm afraid that it involves more than
attitude and ability. Also, it depends on how you define
intelligence.
Just because a person is a whiz at math, I don't call that
person necessarily intelligent. He may be the same person
who reason between right and wrong.
Perhaps the simplest and best definition of intelligence is
the ability live your life among others in all possible circumstances with an attitude and character that allows
you to rise to the top in the majority of experiences encountered.
2007-02-18 18:43:40 · answer #1 · answered by Northwest Womps 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Intelligence is an ability. Attitude may determine how you use it (or even IF you use it). The rest of that question involves what YOU perceive as an intelligent person. Most intelligent people are curious but it is not a prerequisite. As for the slow talking word emphasizer...they merely sound pompous.
2007-02-19 02:59:05 · answer #2 · answered by Witchyluck 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
People seem intelligent when they are curious and apply what they know to learn more. The ability to retain data and process it to make decisions seems more intelligent. Much of it is an attitude. Myself, well, I am a radical reductionist, meaning I see no need for a special lesson leading to the fact to make sure class lasts for an hour. truth outweighs anything.
2007-02-19 02:56:43 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think intelligence is more attitude.
Maybe those who speak slowly an emphasize their words seem more intelligent because they are taking the time to think about what they are about to say.
It takes great intelligence to think before you speak.
Intelligence is a gift when you have the raw talent of common sense. Not too many folks have it...but when you do, you know it. Cherish it. For you are a blessed one.
2007-02-19 02:36:08 · answer #4 · answered by lkjgfyfukh 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We should compare intelligence with wisdom.
Intelligence is ones availability of resources, knowledge, powers, and qualities.
Where wisdom is the ability how to utilise our resources in best and economical way. It points out the parameters of good and bad by building dam around our flooded river of resources, to produce a potential to do some thing in a right and proper way. It's a self judgement process.
Intelligence is a single dimensional attitude related with availability of resources where, wisdom is the two dimensional ability to properly utilise ones intelligence, in good or bad, right or wrong way.
2007-02-19 06:12:00 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
what are you asking
is intelligence more ability or attitude? OR Do people percieve intelligent people as those who actually have ability or people who have traits that seem to be intelligent people?
If the first - ABILITY
if the second - ATTITUDE
2007-02-19 02:37:51 · answer #6 · answered by Ginger P 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
" Genius is 1% inspirtion and 99% perspiration. " Thomas Alva Edisson.
Hight,sex,race,I.Q tests,wealth & various accomplishments can also be factored in when it comes to judging someones intelligence.
There are various types of abilities that count as intelligence or intelligent behaviours.
Some people excell better at certain tasks than others.
2007-02-19 02:56:01 · answer #7 · answered by sandwreckoner 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋