4. They always want to know more
People with high IQs aren’t easily satisfied by simple explanations. They enjoy art, reading, and exploring other cultures and languages. They take things apart to see how they work, ask thoughtful questions to understand the core of an issue, and spend hours diving into the mines of the internet to learn more about a new interest.
Curiosity, in all its forms, is closely tied to intelligence. When people with high IQs want answers to their questions, they go looking for them. This way, they continue learning throughout life—maybe even more than they expected.
Instead of feeling satisfied with “That’s how it is” as an answer, they strive to find out why. They are more likely to see the broad picture of a given situation, complete with complex shades of gray, than a boring black-and-white photograph.
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Absolutely
You’re female.
Excellent info, would young sheldon agree to all your points, or would he attempt to categorically disprove each/certain point? I find that we agree to that which we reflect well to and disagree with that which we don’t.
you’re welcome, my pleasure
Wonderful. I have to leave now.
Where can I find my results
I have empathy for others I am in opposition to who can clearly explain their differences in a reasonable and rational way .
What in the world for?
What about the people with high IQ that are psychotic that are running the world and destroying it?
Mad Scientist are called mad for a reason.
Nice one, Lydia! It had also occurred to me that many an actor can be empathetic. Sociopaths can certainly portray themselves as such. It’s how they draw in the victims
What about them? What about all the low-to-average IQs doing the same thing?
or maybe not much of a high IQ at all
The only thing they know how to run is their mouth. They don’t have higher intelligence than anyone else. Maybe they went to a more prestigious school paid for by a previous generations fortune, but they themselves aren’t very smart. And they certainly have no desire to work. Many of them view the world from the cradle of the social level they were born into.
Yes, Lmao!
Where is the proof of that assertion?
That is a great display of low IQ.
What makes you think those people have high IQ?
They are greedy, corrupt, avaricious, devious, and conniving. While they are smart enough to get into power, they are not smart enough to figure out what to do with it to preserve the system that brought them to power to begin with. In short, they are too stoopid to keep from killing the Golden Goose, and will wonder what happened when their foolishness causes everything to collapse and all that stuff which they thought was wealth and valuable turns to worthless trinkets and junk no one will be able to pay them for.
Does Trump have a high IQ?
I have an IQ of 203. And I have not killed anybody today !
Good question!
Don’t worry now that President Trump is in office!
No, Thank you.
Thank you, for this article it was very informative.
Well, I have 6 strong characteristics and 2 weak ones. Will work on those.
i was pleased that you offered different ways to show that a high iq is more than book learning.
High IQ has zero to do with book learning. You can be raised by wolves in the forest and still have a high IQ.
That really describes me. Wow.
It is good to know that was offered.
The people who are running the world are manipulative sociopaths and not individuals with a high IQ..
Like the World Economic Forum?
I guess this can explain many of the differences between political beliefs? Although, I have seen many intelligent people who possess few, if any, of these traits.
I’m laughing–at myself. My father said both of my brothers were, “Geniuses.” I’m the one with the bachelors’s degree, but we all know, book knowledge does not create geniuses–they may not have enough sense to walk across a road.
I found this article somewhat enlightening. It gave me the idea that my father encouraged my brothers. I didn’t need it as I’m always searching for answers.
I despise the phrase, “It is what it is.” I know it’s acceptance but further investigation just might be what is needed or, don’t just roll over and play dead.
1+2=3 3X3=9
Genetics is a factor in determining IQ.
I noticed throughout this article were scattered advertisements or promotions for a certain public political personality. It struck me as highly ironic that this person was juxtaposed against an article enumerating traits of INTELLIGENCE.
The contrast of this person’s widely -known characteristics and the “signs of intelligence” mentioned in the article was glaring.
Why does this unintelligent person have such a devoted following?
Yes to all. and I appreciate your making me aware of these traits. You’ve made my morning much brighter.
I find this time alone refreshing. It helps me gather my thoughts and calm my inner soul and spitit. I find I need this quiet time more and more as I age.
In my younger years I did not always recognize the body language of others,but as I grew in years and took classes in body language I began to understand the differences between spoken language and body language. It became a big help as I became a supervisor in businesses.
Body dexterity has always been one of my best attributes. I could move with ease and loved it, so much so that in my singing group I was always put out front to dance and attract the crowd as we sang and danced.
Honestly, humor has not been one of my attributes. I seem not to appreciate it . Always the serious type, ready to take on the world. Always finding ways to overcome the forces that always seem to be against me .
The ability to recognize paterns of certain types of movements is one of my best abilities. For instance there is an ability in innercity people to have what`s called “street sense “. The ability to see patterns of street life that may be dangerous to your health .
It is never easy to handle lifes challeges, when you staet out not nowing what life is all about? However I have handle them as well as I could . I got knocked down a few times but overall I made it through the storms of life and came away with a smile.
This is not one of my best atributes but Ido care for people generally of like minded people
Got 5
I could spin at least 5 of these traits and apply them to the elitists. Narcissists who do not care about the good of the whole. Empathy doesn’t come from the brain, it is from the heart. You can will yourself to be kind, but then it would it truly be empathetic? You’ll never fix your heart thru your head, but you can fix your head thru your heart. How? Try looking up. He is there. Intelligence can be driven by self esteem or lack thereof but true empathy, i.e. love, is always self worth. Intelligence can be haughty or meek. Beware the cult of personality. The next Hitler of the world is waiting in the wings somewhere with the answers to all of our problems and will have all these traits. Then comes the truth.
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We know tRump is not intelligent. He has no empathy; enjoys chaos over solitude; has no intellectual curiosity; not very observant; has a poor memory; can’t handle adversity; and, causes havoc but not peace.
I found this approach to exploring aspects outside of IQ that is mostly “knowledge based”, a more complete exploration of intellect by considering the emotional aspects of a person. People who can read others on a social and relational manner have an important asset than just being knowledgeable about many things. Interpersonal behavior may add to success even more than just being smart. I think God uses skills and abilities in many ways and gifts some people with indomitable spirits to overcome problems. Having a strong sense of determination is a personal trait that cannot be bought or payed for. For the most part it is innate, although it can be developed. Successful people like Edison viewed failures as stepping stones to a grand final achievement and accomplishment. Thanks for presenting this other side of the IQ comcept.
It would be nice to see my score. Being that time was spent taking the test.
I might have a little bit of a high IQ because I have good body memory –
Everytime I see a hot body I always remember it .
So am I smart?
WOW, made my day. This is me 100+%.
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my IQ is 135.. Wow.. all of these apply to me
excited to read this.
I feel less intelligent for having taken this test. It was implied that you could take the test, get an idea where you stand and then choose to take your program or not. Time is $ and you got me to waste mine with deceptive practices. I might very well have chosen to participate in your games if you had been straight forward. 😡
all nonsense!!
These are generic traits that are also shared with many “lower-than-high” IQ individuals.
Just my two cents, worth both pennies.
They know that the descriptor is empathic not empathetic
Sounds a lot like me!!!
I was born in 1944. In those days schools gave four IQ tests through 8th grade. We were not supposed to be able to know the results. Of course, my mom told me. Mine was shown as 145. My wife’s was 150, our daughter’s is also 145-150, as is their son. He is an amazingly skilled magician. Once I gave him a nice kit of really nice tricks. He took one out of the box and mastered it in two minutes. Then while the rest of us were chatting and opening gifts, he devised three completely new tricks using the original piece of equipment, all in 15 minutes. To me, at least, IQ, or whatever you call it, is mostly about understanding patterns and relationships. And, as pointed out here, understanding others and their behaviors. The smartest people know how to “read the room” very quickly and correctly .
More with less
Less= less burden
is there any gain that I’m here?
Gain are not I’m here and that’s where I’m supposed to be
It’s the greastest part of the day
It keeps me around
hunger for it
God given
kind words put out fires
I enjoyed this piece !
Thanks
where’s 9 & 10
Sometimes when people are arguing, I realize that one is talking apples and the other oranges. Sometimes I helped end the argument this way.
They definitely do not keep the peace.
Their egos are so elevated, they do not really know how to be humble.
This explanation you have given is not realistic.
Sorry, from personal experience, they enjoy undermining others.
They tend to be self centered and run away from stress and pressure.
These are text book explanations but in reality their personalities are problematic.
This is a fraud! I could not get the test to open. So I just hit finish without even taking the test. I got a well done response and a request for my credit card to find out what my score was. So, don’t fall for this it is a scam to get your credit card information.
Gee, I have every one of those traits & I’ve always felt there was something wrong with me. This certainly offer some perspective. Thank you.
A wasted article.
Very interesting. I consider myself a higher IQ person (graduated top 10% of the college in Mechanical Engineer, was a member of Mensa for several years, etc.), and do have almost all these traits. (The only one I struggle with is memory. I can process things in the moment, but then later can’t remember the exact details to reach that conclusion, and especially can’t remember the name of the person who gave me the details!).
They also have a sense of humor.
AS,I read, I recognized several traits consistent in persons who I know, chance to meet during travels or in stores, etc. and during these encounters got the impression of much higher than average IQs And also very often after watching and listening to kids in restricted settings like airports, parks, grocery carts, certain factors become apparent which are consistent and confirmed by your list.
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I check most and probably all of these boxes.
I am 88 years old (with a PhD in Electrical Engineering) and can still relate to most of these, especially 2, 3 and 4. I continue to have a thirst for learning, especially science, love languages and treasure solitude.
Thanks for reminding me!!!
Did you purposefully leave out the answer to the first example? Hope it was #3.
I had no idea that compassion was so important!! That’s totally me!! I have helped & saved people & animals life’s & — with no thought that I was putting myself in extreme danger!! Apparently by this information I am extremely intelligent!!! WOW!! I am the unknown child born in 1942!! My twin brother turned out to be a “narcistic sociopath”!! He went home right away & Mom told me that after 2 or 3 months I went home at 4lbs!! Obviously, I still have a lot of disabilities – the right side of my body is different than the left side! I’ve had 2 grade 4 subarachnoid hemorrhages & many surgeries & the last being electrocuted in our home that my husband & purchased when I was still 21 years old!! (21 & 2 days old the day we were married in 1963). Unfortunately, my husband Jimmy deceased on Dec 8, 1998!! Thru all the sadness that still exists we adopted & raised 2 raised children!!!
After taking the test….come to find out, you want me to PAY you for it? You need to state that up front so that people don’t waste time! This is a frigging scam man!
I’m not paying to see my results. You should have started there was a charge. You wasted my time…