2007-07-30 08:24:02 · 12 answers · asked by naturalplastics 4 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Other - Science
To measure intelligence when playing a game, it's important to observe the learning process. It could be said that the faster someone learns the rules of a game and develops a working strategy, the smarter they are. After you know how to play and have a strategy, you are not behaving quite so intelligent because you aren't learning anything new. You're really just a dumb monkey pressing buttons at that point.
2007-07-30 08:31:49 · answer #1 · answered by Pfo 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Things like games are part of a thorough IQ test. Putting shaped blocks into holes blindfolded. Which figure is different. Look at this figure, then draw it without looking at it. Listen to a string of numbers and recite it back, or recite it backward. Listen to a list of items and then recite the list. Listen to a paragraph and answer questions about it.
If you can quickly learn a game of skill and become proficient, that is an indication of intelligence. If you then spend all your time playing it, it's an indication that you're not using your intelligence wisely.
2007-07-30 18:31:32 · answer #2 · answered by Frank N 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is an indication of intelligence or expertize in limited area only. It shows the logical thinking and good grasp over the game, which may be due to keen interest in that particular game, lots of practice and observing the winners' moves and learn from them.
It has been noted that a good chess player need not be expert in mathematics and a cross-word puzzle solver may not be an expert speller of words.
More over there are about 8-10 type of intelligence exhibited by human beings: They are
Science and mathematics (Einstein)
Compassion for human beings and visionary (Gandhi)
Leadership during crisis (Churchill)
Artist (Picasso)
Music and listening (Beethoven)
Explorer (Columbus)
etc, etc.
2007-07-30 09:44:46 · answer #3 · answered by yogesh u 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
well, insofar as logical problem solving skills are an indicator, yes. Puzzles help us develop the set of skills that are used to solve problems, logically. Good at puzzles? that means you are more likely than someone who is not to be able to figure out a problem. This is why law students are asked to do "games and puzzles" on the LSAT test for admission into law school. It is a good indicator.
2007-07-30 08:37:38 · answer #4 · answered by CBJ 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The better you are at games like Tetris only go to show how good you are at hand / eye coordination. Also, how good your reflexes and problem solving skills are as the levels get higher and higher. But an indication of intelligence? Forget about it!
If you want to boost your intelligence try REAL games like Sudoko (with letters and numbers), Majong, or even dust off the Rubix Cube and give it a whirl.
2007-07-30 08:35:05 · answer #5 · answered by Quexner_the_wonder_leech 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
tetris is mainly skill but I guess you would have to use some knowledge to fit the pieces together fast.
2007-07-30 08:27:02 · answer #6 · answered by volcom girl. 5 · 1⤊ 2⤋
No. It's just a learned skill.
2007-07-30 11:21:18 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
thats a good question... I play tetris all the freaking time...
2007-07-30 08:27:08 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
yes for math IQ in spacial geometry
2007-07-30 08:38:48 · answer #9 · answered by ? 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No. Just knowledgeable in that field.
2007-07-30 08:26:31 · answer #10 · answered by Pancake 7 · 1⤊ 3⤋