You're intelligent if you have at least 3 of these strange but true characteristics

5/8/2018

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Science Story: You're intelligent if you have at least 3 of these strange but true characteristics

Now scientists can definitely say if you are clever. Read and find out!

Scientists have been studying people for centuries to understand what exactly in their appearance and behavior can affect intellectual abilities. They've come up with very unexpected conclusions. It turns out that your height and even weight can speak about your mind.

#1

Science Story: You prefer being alone to a noisy company — shutterstock

Smart people do not necessarily need a big company of friends to have a good time. The study of Norman Lee and Satoshi Kanazawa "How intelligence, population density, and friendship affect modern happiness" has shown that being alone is comfortable for such people and the need to communicate with someone rather tires than gives pleasure. However, intelligent people tend to talk out loud to themselves.

#2

Science Story: You learned to read early — shutterstock

It's not that only smart children can learn to read at an early age. On the contrary, British scientists Stuart J. Ritchie, Timothy C. Bates and Robert Plomin believe that reading makes these children smarter.
It is quite obvious: the earlier you studied the letters and the more books you've read, the more knowledge you broaden.

#3

Science Story: You are the eldest child in the family — shutterstock

Scientists from the University of Edinburgh have proved that elder children almost always have a small but statistically significant advantage in terms of IQ.
It turned out that this difference is not connected with biological or genetic factors but with the psychological interaction between parents and children.
However, it is worth noting that Dmitri Mendeleev was the youngest of 17 children in the family but this didn't stop him from creating the periodic system of chemical elements and enter the history of the world.

#4

Science Story: You are of more than average height — shutterstock

The study of Anne Case and Christina Paxson "Stature and status: Height, ability, and labor market outcomes" showed that higher children often gain more points in intelligence tests and higher adults tend to earn more money.

#5

Science Story: You attended a music school — shutterstock

The study of Glenn Schellenberg showed that children who played musical instruments or took voice lessons had a higher IQ score than children who attended acting classes or those who didn't do anything at all.
However, Schellenberg put forward a hypothesis that the high intelligence of children itself led to the fact that they began studying music.

#6

Science Story: You are not overweight — shutterstock

The 2006 study showed that people whose body mass index (BMI) was above average were not as intelligent as people without weight problems. French scientists under the leadership of Maxime Cournot watched over 2,200 respondents for 5 years and came to the conclusion that a thin waist is directly related to a high level of intelligence.

#7

Science Story: You are often anxious — shutterstock

Psychologists Tsachi Ein-Dor and Orgad Tal from the Interdisciplinary Center Herzliya (Israel) conducted a study in which they proved that smart people are prone to pessimism and tend to think about some unpleasant situations that can happen to them. The scientists argue that intellectuals are used to analyze the events of the past better than other people and pay more attention to the details that shape the future.

Which of these factors characterize you? What other factors can tell if a person is intelligent? Share your opinion in the comments below!

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143 Comments

Noeline Cutts

I am not the eldest in the family, I am . not above average height, none of these circumstances are mine, yet I am intelligent.

Alan Conyard

5 out of 7. Happy with this. Like to think I am intelligent.

vaccarellomichele

Four were right for me.

Clara Arbiser

Intelligence is the ability to adapt to any situation. Also, a person can be a genius and be below-intelligent in everyday living, and there is certainly no measure with human beings. I have average intelligence and learned languages quickly, but I never mastered Algebra or calculus. I learned visually and still do. I am the oldest but received my parent's attention very little because my brother was born one year after me. I am below average height in this Country but not in the one I grew up. As I read other comments, I realized that I am the same as other people with diverse intelligence.

Satish Chandran

what sort of factor make human behave like beasts?

bina sarmah

In my work shortest ppl get promoted.

Lexi

5/7 I like both quiet and noisy company lol Love nightclubs but also love the peace of my own room as It really depends on how I am feeling. I definitely speak my thoughts out loud - like, all the time!!! 😂 And neither, more than average height or overweight. I didn’t attend a music school but attempted to learn piano and violin when I was young. I decided to learn guitar and Italian years ago and I’ve been anxious all my life. HOWEVER, I really don’t see how any of these traits reflect intelligence. What does height have to do with intellect?!! My bff is unbelievably intelligent and he’s below average height, so, irrelevant imo!!! Therefore, I don’t think anyone should be labeled as “intelligent” or “unintelligent”, as intelligence is subjective. Everyone’s brain functions in a different way and uses different parts to process information. Regardless, it’s horrible and degrading to label someone “unintelligent”, just because they don’t fit the specific numbers required. Sorry, I feel quite passionate about this subject as I have had people call me intelligent and then they feel inadequate as a result. I have assured them, intellect can be measured in so many ways, and not necessarily in a just a cognitive perspective. Just because someone didn’t complete school, doesn’t mean they are not intelligent!!! Everyone has different talents which they can use in life. There are plenty of examples of well known people who were school drop-outs and they are making millions - who’s the intelligent one now???!!!! Sorry, that was longer than expected but I’m done now 😂

jfhubel

I stressed to my children reading and comprehension was by far the most important thing you could accomplish. I got four and do well mentally but my mind will not work with the abstract

Julie Domaille

Stephen Hawking doesn't fit the criteria so have serious doubts on the study

autumnkelly

I have an IQ of 158. I'm number five of nine children. I'm a very positive person, do enjoy my own company and yes I do speak my thoughts out loud. I excel at problem solving but to me my best asset is my sense of humor. I'm always thinking, my brain seldom stops. So I constantly challenge myself.

Amy Miller

That’s bigoted towards short people and fat people, but it wouldn’t let me edit

Amy Miller

I’m short and overweight. I didn’t go to a music school but I did take cello for two years. I am not anxious but I am annoyed with all the people who are bigoted short people and fat people on this planet

Debbie Carey

Six out of seven but I finally sought help for my anxiety and low dose medication has also helped. I wish I would have sought help decades ago. I also wish I was musically inclined but no one in my family was. Reading early and often helped me succeed in college and beyond. I am thankful I was able to read to my children every evening before bedtime. I cherish those memories and hope they do too.

Janet Crew

wow 6 out of 7 not bad..the 7th well i am average height.

Conrado De Leon

All of the above except attending a musical school. Nevertheless I wrote a musical comedy AND the lyrics, which a musician friend put down in notes for other musicians to read.

konrad

5 out of 7 is not bad. I amn not anxious and I didn't go to a musical school, but I composed a musical comedy, and a friend of mine, oboist in the National Sympnic Orchestra wrtote the partiture for me.