The only people who do not struggle with mathematics are those who don’t use it. All of us who engage with mathematics find it a struggle and the brightest among us struggle the most. This seems contradictory, because in school, the brightest kids seem to learn arithmetic and algebra more easily than the others. As …
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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 …
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 …
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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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? …
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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The term “genius” is used in two different contexts. Some people believe that genius is a range of IQ’s at the top of an IQ scale. This is the assumption underpinning statements such as, “She has a genius IQ.” Others apply the term “genius” to describe someone whose achievements in a particular field stand head-and-shoulders …
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 …
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 …
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 ) …
