Types of Intelligence...
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Applications of Artificial Intelligence
Machines, especially computers, that have been designed to demonstrate intelligence are said to have “artificial intelligence” or AI. They show the...
Are Intelligence and Memory Linked?
One mental ability that is often taken as an indicator of intelligence level is memory ability. While the two are strongly linked, memory is not necessarily a good...
Intelligence in Musical Minds
Playing an instrument can bring both children and adults great joy. It's a way to learn a new skill, create pleasing sounds and perhaps challenge oneself to compose...
IQ and The Flynn Effect
One interesting aspect of the intelligence quotient (IQ) that has fascinated scientist for a long time is the Flynn Effect. This refers to the increase in average IQ...
Pets and Intelligence: Which Breed is Best?
While human intelligence is a fascinating subject for discussion, many of us also wonder just which dog breeds are most intelligent. We all have...
Primitive Intelligence and Evolution
You might never have imagined that an amoeba (a term used to describe a group of organisms that move by crawling) could give us clues about early intelligence, but...
Savant Syndrome and Intelligence
Many of us have heard of the term 'idiot savant' or even 'Savant Syndrome' and almost everyone has seen the academy-award winning film, Rain Man, which brought this...
The Phenomenon of Genius
We are all fascinated by the idea of 'genius' – often understood to mean someone with exceptionally high intelligence – but probably more accurately described as an...
The Study of Animal Intelligence
We have long been fascinated by the idea of animal intelligence and many pet owners have speculated on the mental abilities of their animal companions. We like to...
The Theory of Multiple Intelligences
There are many who believe that the traditional concept off a single intelligence, based solely on IQ testing, is far too limited and not representative of the reality...
What is Artificial Intelligence?
Artificial intelligence (AI), also known as synthetic intelligence, is a branch of science and engineering which studies and designs intelligent machines, and in...
What is Emotional Intelligence?
A concept that is gaining greater awareness in recent times is ‘emotional intelligence’ or ‘emotional intelligence quotient (EQ)’ - which refers to the ability to...
What is Intelligence and How is it Measured?
Intelligence is a term that is difficult to define, and it can mean many different things to different people. In fact, it has divided the...
What is IQ and How it is Measured?
IQ stands for ‘Intelligence Quotient’ and is a numerical score based on standardised tests which attempt to measure intelligence. Although it originally referred to...
