I don't think that I'm that smart, but I try to stay informed and think for myself which is something even intelligent people can't do most of the time. I'm pretty intuitive and I'm proud of it.
Literally, how smart do you think you are, or how smart through different tests did a psychologist said you were?
I met allot of people who say their IQ is over 140. Yea right. My IQ is 126-136 respectively and my psych told me My IQ is about 94-98 percent higher than most Americans. Of course he shouldn't had told me that because now... well... arrogance when it comes to intellect.
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I don't think that I'm that smart, but I try to stay informed and think for myself which is something even intelligent people can't do most of the time. I'm pretty intuitive and I'm proud of it.
I've never been IQ tested and that alone I think speaks wonders for how Intelligent I was going into High School. A few teachers of mine wanted to put me in the "Gifted" program (an advanced course program meant for children with high IQs), but I didn't want to be socially outcast as the kid who was too smart for regular school so I told them to **** off (in much more polite words) and went on my merry way.
Long story short, I'm a genius Bro.
I don't get it lolOriginally Posted by che
(I'm not explaining to test something)
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I have come to the conclusion that intelligence is simply how well you apply critical thought.
I totally concur. Well put. Does this mean your smart too?
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That is one of 5 "parts" to intellect.
Without Logic, which is what you are implying, you cannot adequately show the extent of you wisdom lol
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NOTE: All of this post is in direct response to the original post, and none of the posts which occurred while I was typing it.
Intelligence is not directly related to the Intelligence Quotient.
Having a high IQ just means an adeptness with logic. Logic, unfortunately, has no direct impact on actual intelligence. Usually, highly logical people are better at mathematics, but otherwise it doesn't mean shit when it comes to real-world applications.
The last IQ test I took (REAL test, hundreds of questions on paper, not some shitty online test) scored me at 153. That's actually lower than it was in high school, but IQ should really be listed as a range or an average, not a single individual number. My highest test was 168, and my lowest was 146.
Am I SMART? That's an entirely different question.
I can sit here and tell you that my brain is incredibly efficient, but I really wouldn't consider myself to be very smart. There are a lot of things that I don't know, and I have a very difficult time retaining information. As much as I really enjoy history and the sort, I've got issues keeping all of the facts straight. Then again, I am "that guy" who wrote the ten page essay for English half an hour before it was due without reading source material and aced the topic. I guess it's hit or miss.
It takes me longer than it should to remember something important... but keep me away from numbers, because I'll retain those forever. I still remember phone numbers from two decades ago... and credit card numbers I've ever had to type in... social security numbers for anyone I've ever worked with... you know, shit like that.
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What are the other 4?
This might be the only truly intelligent thing said in this topic thus far. Go you.
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Which isn't really saying much, but yeah! I liked Alpha's post too.
What are the other four parts?
I see critical thought as being central to intelligence. I have a little chart by my desk of Bloom's Taxonomy, which is as follows: knowledge < comprehension < application < analysis < synthesis < evaluation/creation
Anyone can report a fact. Then you need to understand it, how it can be used, be able to deconstruct it, combine it with other insights, and then come to a judgement.
Someone who is truly intelligent will be able to create new knowledge through the process of critical thought.
Am I intelligent? I think anyone has the capacity to think critically; it's just a matter of whether or not you attempt it. As Che said, the important part is that you think for yourself.
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168? Really? I hope you understand I have an horrible time believing that.
That would put you above 99% of america, and why didn't you join any clubs?
Yes, Iq usually does drop 5 years for every year your brain "Rests," but 168 is a little much.
And yes, I know the pros and Cons of IQ, but you know, it tests other things, as in Memory, and spatial reasoning. Higher your IQ is, the easier and quicker it should be for one to adapt and reform to any given situation.
I haven't thought myself as incredibly smart, tho the signs were there.
My Psychologist also said I was gifted and enlightened, but he didn't tell me what that meant, he laughed when I asked and that was it, pissed me off. I think he knew I would get cocky if he told me >.<
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I have knowledge, way better then Intelligence.
All Intelligence does is increase your Mana pool and spell damage.
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I had an invite to MENSA when I was in the fourth grade.
Believe whatever you'd like; it matters not to me.
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In the 1st grade I was doing 9th grade Math. Sup.
i'm not lying.
lolol EDIT THAT.
8th grade.
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Really? Hmm, well if it is true, great for you. I don't know or understand if there are any age requirements but, cool stuff ^-^
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Despite the high IQ and whatnot, I want to reinforce the fact that I don't consider myself to be exceptionally smart or anything like that. I know people with much lower IQs who are far more intelligent... it's all about how you choose to use your brainpower, combined with what areas of learning you as an individual happen to be more adept.
Also,
SOURCE: Mensa International on WikipediaMembership requirement
Mensa's only requirement for membership is that one score at or above the 98th percentile on certain standardized IQ or other approved intelligence tests, such as the Stanford-Binet Intelligence Scales. Because different tests are scaled differently, it is not meaningful to compare raw scores between tests, only percentiles. For example, the minimum accepted score on the Stanford-Binet is 132, while for the Cattell it is 148.[7]
Mensa also has its own application exam, and some national groups offer alternative batteries of culture-fair, non-language tests. These exams are proctored by Mensa and do not provide a quantified score; they serve only to qualify a person for membership. In some national groups, a person may take a Mensa offered test only once, although one may later submit an application with results from a different qualifying test.[8][9]
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"Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid."
-Albert Einstein
Well, how much would you say you know about math, reading, psychology, and other stuff? I have also noticed how allot of smart people don't give themselves credit.
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I know how to read, I know math up to Calculus, I've taken 3 psychology courses (1 in high school and 2 in college) so I know the basics I guess, and as far as 'other stuff' is concerned... I'm engaged, so I know how to be a caring partner in a relationship built on trust... does that count as 'other stuff'?
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Actually yes it does. You caught me interested, knowing there is somebody else with any psychological training here. Do you think it is interesting how it changes your outlook on peoples behavior?
Well, I know about mental disorders, fear and beauty. What stem of Psychology did you take?
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I know all about math.
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I took intro to Pysch then I watched the rest of the show because the pilot caught me with a fantastic premise. I highly suggest a Netflix account to stream it and a nice tall glass of GFY to wash it down.
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PS Everyone has taken a psychology course. It's required to graduate high school, and is included in pretty much every college/ (assuming uni as well, but not sure) curriculum. So unless you are working on your PhD in grad school or have it already, you can pretty much stop referencing psychology "training" from now on.
Wrong, I like how you force you opinions on others.
I didn't need a psych class in High school.
Plus, you aren't the best person when it comes to regulating your emotions.
Pot kettle black? Sure whateve, but it doesn't mean I can't recognize the same.
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Alright, well apparently not everyone is required to take a psych class in high school. I apologize. Not just hearing this from you, but from someone else as well.
Anyway, at least I can admit when I'm wrong, something you can't do. You'll drag it out for 4 pages just to try to protect some sort of internet dignity you believe to be real.
Odin, many states have a curriculum requirement of one psychology and one sociology course in order to qualify for distinguished graduation (and anyone who isn't re-taking courses they failed typically follow that guideline). While your high school may not have required it, many of them do.
Also... nowhere in that post does che force any opinion on anyone. That looked entirely like fact and simple statement to me.
che... quit while you're ahead.
Resume the regularly scheduled topic, because this one actually has some good conversation in it.
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I agree with Loco. If I reply to Che anymore, I will surely get an Warning >.>
Anyways, does anybody have any life termed achievements that can support his or her Intellect?
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Here's a bit of a change in direction for this topic. Instead of answering how smart you think you are, why don't we discuss how exactly you've come to the conclusion of how intelligent / smart you are?
For example, I use the point of reference method and my point of reference isn't so obscure that it's just anyone I meet. I use my sister as my point because she can speak 7 different languages and has a bachelors degree in mathematics. Which is not the hardest degree ever, but it's not the easiest ever either.
Edit:I received an award for best original screenplay in high school. It happened also be the only original screenplay.
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