People with low iq

16 Signs of low intelligence

I don’t know about you, but I enjoy spending time with people who’re smarter than me. To do this, I have to actively scan my social circle for low-intelligence people and limit my association with them.

So I thought an article that lists the major signs of low intelligence would be a nice idea. Note that when I mean low intelligence, I’m not talking about people with learning or intellectual disabilities that are diagnosed in childhood.

Also, I’m not talking about low IQ scores. I don’t care much for IQ scores. Never taken one, and never will.

These signs of low intelligence you’re about to go through are present in healthy, normally functioning adults. Let’s get started.

1. Lacking curiosity

The hallmark of low intelligence, lack of curiosity keeps people stuck at their present level of knowledge. They know just enough to get by in the world. They don’t ask questions and seem to be satisfied with where they are intellectually.

2. Lacking intellectual humility

Intellectual humility means accepting you don’t know what you don’t know. Curiosity and intellectual humility are the engines of intellectual growth. The tendency in people is to believe they know everything. Yet, the more you know, the more you realize how little you know.

3. Closed-mindedness

Being closed to new ideas, opinions and information keeps low-intelligence people stuck where they are. Closed-minded people have a tendency to confirm their pre-existing beliefs. Hence, they cannot learn new things.

4. Not interested in learning

Low intelligence people mostly see learning as a waste of time. They don’t even have the intelligence to see how learning can benefit them. They stop learning when they graduate. High-intelligence people, on the other hand, accept that learning is a lifelong process.

5. Not seeking novelty

Low intelligence people seem to have an aversion to novelty in general. You’ll see that they not only avoid exposing themselves to new ideas, but to anything new- new art, new music, etc. On the contrary, novelty is very stimulating to high intelligence people. They seek novelty to keep expanding their mind and to see things in a fresh light.

6. Avoid thinking

Low-intelligence people avoid thinking when they can. They always need to be told exactly what to do and won’t use their own minds. They thrive in formal education structures requiring rote learning but lack street-smartness. Put them in a novel situation where they’re required to think on their feet and watch them crumble.

7. Diminished ability to reflect on things

The ability to reflect on things is one of the greatest cognitive skills of humans. It helps us understand the causality behind events. Keen observation plus the ability to reflect have been the drivers of human progress.

8. Lacking critical thinking

Critical thinking is difficult because it goes against how the mind works. The mind assimilates information as beliefs and then goes about confirming those beliefs. Testing the validity of those beliefs takes up significant mental energy. Yet, it’s the only way to get closer to the truth.

9. Not changing their minds often

The rate at which people change their opinions indicates the rate at which they’re learning new things. While intelligent people change their position on things from month to month or week to week, low-intelligence people hold on to the things they learned years ago.

Having too strong an opinion on anything is generally a sign that a person is only looking at part of the entire story.

10. Black and white thinking

Low intelligence people are masters of black-and-white thinking. They only seem to think in terms of opposites, ignoring the grey areas in between. Reality is often too complex to be interpreted in opposites.

11. Lacking creativity

As they lack novelty-seeking, low intelligence people also lack creativity. Creativity doesn’t emerge out of a vacuum. The most creative people constantly expose themselves to other creative people in their fields. This way, creativity feeds on itself and produces beautiful things in the world.

12. Lacking cognitive flexibility

Changing one’s mind often is a sign of open-mindedness. It’s opinion-flexibility i.e. not being rigid in one’s opinions. Similarly, cognitive flexibility means not being rigid in one’s ways of thinking. Cognitive flexibility is the ultimate goal of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy. The ones who develop it can significantly improve their mental health.

13. Short-term thinking

Low intelligence people are consistently unable to overcome their desire for instant gratification. They frequently turn a blind eye to the long-term consequences of their present behaviors.

14. Poor decision-making

We all make poor decisions from time to time. But low intelligence people consistently fail to weigh the pros and cons of their decisions.

15. Unrealistic thinkers

The more in alignment a person’s mind is with reality, the smarter they are. Being out of touch with reality is a sure sign of low intelligence.

16. Poor interpersonal skills

Being able to deal effectively with people is also a sign of high intelligence. Low intelligence people lack key social skills such as:

Having a win-win mentality
Being empathetic
Good communication skills
Having emotional intelligence
Ability to deal with criticism
Ability to understand sarcasm
Ability to see things from another’s perspective

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Hi, I’m Hanan Parvez (MBA, MA Psychology), founder and author of PsychMechanics. PsychMechanics has been featured in Forbes, Business Insider, Reader’s Digest, and Entrepreneur.

29 big signs of low intelligence

If you’re like me, you probably enjoy spending time with those who you consider being smarter than you are.

Why? Because they’re inspiring and they give us something to think about

Birds of a feather often flock together.

But, what about those individuals in your circle of friends that just don’t seem to be the brightest crayons in the box? Are you in danger of losing brain cells spending time in their company?

I don’t know about you but I’m not willing to take that chance, so if you’re wondering what is considered a sign of low intelligence, I’ve got a very comprehensive list for you.

Before we begin…

By no means, way, shape or form am I referring to any individual who has a diagnosed learning or intellectual disability.

Neither am I comparing or judging people on IQ scores.

The type of low intelligence I’m talking about occurs among healthy, seemingly normal adults.

Let’s get started!

1) They’re not curious. About anything.

People with low intelligence are never curious.

They don’t ask questions nor do they question why some things are the way they are.

They’re simply happy not knowing and it’s usually a case of ignorance is bliss, which can be seen in their lack of questioning or curiosity about anything that isn’t related to what already exists within their realm of understanding.

2) They’re arrogant.

Call it arrogance or intellectual humility but they just don’t seem to accept when they don’t know something.

They tend to believe that they are always right and have all the answers even when this is clearly not the case.

Many people who suffer from these two personality traits find themselves at odds with those around them, especially their peers, as well as with society in general because of their inability to admit mistakes and learn from them.

3) Closed-minded

A big tell-tale sign of having low intelligence is being closed-minded. They’re unable to learn new things because they’re stuck on pre-existing beliefs.

They have a hard time adapting to new ideas and concepts and this causes them to become very closed-minded.

They tend to dislike anything that challenges their beliefs as they believe that questioning their beliefs is an act of treachery.

4) Not interested in learning.

People who’re lacking in the intelligence department don’t place any value on learning.

They see it as a waste of time and money because they think that what they know is enough to get them through life, or at least make their lives easier.

Because people with low intelligence are so confident about themselves and their abilities, there’s no need for them to learn anything new or different–they feel like everything will work out just fine without having to do anything differently than before.

People who lack intelligence might be able to perform simple tasks well but struggle when it comes down to more complex activities such as reading comprehension tests, problem-solving exercises, etc., which would require higher levels of thinking skills.

5) They’re disinterested in innovation.

Do you know the saying “the novelty has worn off”?

People with low intelligence have none. They have absolutely no novelty.

They don’t try to discover new things or expose themselves to new ideas whether it be music, art, science.

This is because their brains are unable to process complex thoughts and concepts that require a certain level of intelligence for them not only to understand but also enjoy what they may find out about these topics in their lifetime.

6) They lack common sense.

People with low intelligence often need to be told exactly what to do and when to do it to avoid using their brains.

They might excel in situations where parrot-like teaching has given them some knowledge, however, they have no street-smarts.

They cannot think on their feet and are unable to adapt to changing and challenging situations.

7) They have no introspection skills.

Our ability to reflect back on things is one of our greatest cognitive human skills.

It allows us to understand the rationale behind things and learn from past experiences, which can be used in planning for future events or situations.

This skill has been linked with a variety of positive outcomes such as increased self-awareness, improved psychological well-being, and reduced stress levels.

People with lowered intelligence are unable to grasp this concept and therefore cannot reflect back on any of their past experiences.

They keep repeating the same cycles over and over and don’t use the past as teachings.

8) They lack social skills.

This is especially true when it comes to their ability to communicate with others.

People with low intelligence have no idea how to communicate in a way that doesn’t sound like they’re being condescending or rude–they don’t know how to speak, act or behave in a way that’s not demeaning, which makes them unable to make meaningful connections with others.

This often leads these individuals into self-isolation and loneliness because of the lack of people who are willing/able/willing & able (depending on your point of view)to connect meaningfully with them.

9) They’re lazy.

People with low intelligence do not feel the need or desire to work hard for anything or to achieve anything.

They often take life for granted and don’t understand the importance of things like money, health, relationships, etc.

This leads to a lack of motivation and drive to do anything that doesn’t give them instant gratification.

10) Lacking critical thinking.

Critical thinking is difficult because it goes against how the mind works.

When something is being told to us, we are more likely to accept it without question rather than think critically about it.

This can be dangerous when you’re in a position where you’re being told what’s right or wrong and are not able to think critically about why you’re doing something.

Critical thinking requires that one learn new methods of questioning assumptions, evaluating evidence for claims made by others (including those who claim they have all the answers), considering different perspectives on issues, weighing pros and cons before making decisions; these skills make critical thinkers better at solving problems with insight as well as greater empathy towards others’ viewpoints.

People with low intelligence cannot think critically and are therefore stuck in a diminished mindset.

11) Black and white thinking.

Those with low intelligence excel at black and white thinking.

They only seem to think in terms of opposites, ignoring the gray areas in between.

Reality is often too complex to be interpreted in opposites as well because there aren’t any clear answers or absolutes that can be found for everything.

For example, a low-intelligence person might say “I hate my job” when they actually love their job but don’t have enough experience with it yet; likewise, someone who loves their job may not know how much time investment is required into doing certain tasks at work so they feel like quitting altogether which would then make them miserable due to lack of knowledge on what else could possibly do instead if they quit.

12) Creatively stunted.

Those with low intelligence have a severe lack of creativity.

They tend to be the ones who can’t come up with an original idea and instead, copy ideas from those who are more intelligent than them.

They also tend to be stuck in a rut and never try anything new because they lack the confidence to do so.

13) Inability to think about their own emotions.

Those with low intelligence have a hard time understanding their own emotions, let alone understanding others’ as well.

This is because they are unable to recognize that they would have certain feelings if they were in another person’s shoes; they believe themselves to be okay when they aren’t and therefore don’t recognize that there could be something wrong with them or that other people might feel insecure or depressed on the inside like them.

14) They love instant gratification.

People with low intelligence often value instant gratification over long-term success.

They are quick to give up on things they don’t like or are no longer interested in, but they rarely stick with something that they do like.

They also have a hard time sticking out even the tiniest bit of effort to achieve long-term goals because they believe that their efforts will not be worth anything in the future and will therefore not be worth their time.

15) They can’t see the forest for the trees.

Those with low intelligence tend to focus on small details and miss big picture issues; this is why it’s so difficult for them to understand complicated ideas or concepts.

For example, if someone came up to you and explained how a certain thing worked, you would probably understand it without any problems at all.

Those with low intelligence, however, would have a hard time understanding it because they wouldn’t be able to see the big picture.

They would also miss the details because they would be too busy focusing on the big picture instead of trying to understand all of the little parts that go into making something work.

16) They don’t know who they are.

Those with low intelligence often have a hard time connecting with others and identifying their own personality traits; this is why it’s so easy for them to get along with people who are similar to them and never get close friends or romantic partners.

They also don’t know who they are without someone else telling them what it is that makes them unique and special.

This is why many of them have trouble with self-esteem issues and why they often feel lonely.

They also have a hard time finding themselves in the world because they don’t know who they are without others telling them what it is that makes them different.

17) They lack empathy.

People with low intelligence often lack empathy; this is because their brains are not well-developed and therefore not able to understand how other people feel emotionally or how another person’s life might be going differently than their own.

This is why those with low intelligence aren’t able to help someone else when they need it and why they don’t want to try to understand others’ problems or situations if they don’t understand their own.

It’s also why those with low intelligence can be mean to other people and why they are often aggressive towards others.

18) They lack imagination.

Those with low intelligence often lack creativity and imagination; this is because their brains are not able to think of new ideas that could be better than the ones they already have.

This is also why those with low intelligence often can’t come up with their own ideas, designs, or inventions that could change the world.

19) Poor decision-making.

Those with low intelligence often make poor decisions, especially when it comes to choosing a career path or whether or not to go to college.

They usually have a hard time making the right choices because they can’t see the big picture and they can’t understand how something could be better than what they already have.

These are also some of the reasons why those with low intelligence often struggle financially as well as why many of them end up getting divorced and/or in trouble with the law.

20) They don’t like change.

People with low intelligence often don’t like change.

This is also why those with low intelligence often resist change and won’t try to make changes in their lives.

It’s also why many of them don’t want to try new foods or try different kinds of clothes or hairstyles.

They also can’t accept new ways of doing things.

21) Unrealistic thinkers.

Those with low intelligence often think that their life is perfect and worry too much about things that aren’t really a big deal.

They also often don’t like to do the little things that could make a big difference in their lives.

They tend to be unrealistic thinkers and they can’t see how their life could be better than it already is, which leads them into doing more of what’s not good for them so they’ll feel contented enough until something else comes along (that will inevitably happen).

22) They’re not self-motivated.

People with low intelligence often have trouble motivating themselves and they don’t enjoy the things they do; this is because they are not able to motivate themselves to get up, get dressed, or even to go out of the house on a regular basis.

This is why those with low intelligence often don’t want to exercise or learn new things. They don’t see the need.

23) Bad at time management.

People with low intelligence often have trouble understanding the importance of time management, especially when it comes to trying to earn money or finding ways of doing things that would help them get ahead in life.

They might also find themselves struggling with social skills and other daily tasks because they are not as good at reading others’ emotions or body language.

24) They don’t get jokes.

People with low intelligence often don’t understand jokes and sarcasm, which is why they can’t understand the humor in movies or television shows.

They also can’t see the humor in other people’s actions or experiences.

This is why they often don’t get the jokes that others do and they are not very good at laughing at themselves.

25) They have poor communication skills.

People with low intelligence often have trouble expressing themselves clearly and they will find it difficult to communicate their ideas to others.

Additionally, people with low intelligence may be more likely than those who are not intellectually challenged to engage in risky behaviors such as substance abuse or reckless driving.

26) They don’t read books.

People with low intelligence often have difficulty reading and comprehending books.

They also may not be able to remember the information they read, which means they can’t retain it and use it later to their advantage. Not because they can’t, but because they do not want to.

They are also likely to have trouble remembering the names of people they meet.

27) They are too cautious.

People with low intelligence often have trouble taking risks, which is why they are more likely to live a cautious and boring life.

They may also be more likely than others to be skeptical in nature, which means they won’t take anything at face value and they are likely to take risks only when there is some sort of reward or benefit to it.

28) They’re known as the “unwoke”.

They have no idea what’s happening in the world whether it be current events, politics, or pop culture, they’re oblivious.

These people are often referred to as “the unaware” and they can make themselves a nuisance by being overly talkative with their opinions on topics that don’t concern them.

They might also be considered ignorant if they do not know how to read properly or use proper grammar when speaking because of this lack of knowledge about the outside world around them.

29) They believe everything they read on the internet.

People with low intelligence often have difficulty understanding new information because they may not have the ability to comprehend it.

This is why they are not likely to understand what is happening in the world around them and their lack of knowledge about current events and pop culture can make them appear as though they are trying to be a part of something that they are not.

Wrapping Up

So there you have it. I hope you’ve enjoyed reading this list as much as I’ve enjoyed putting it together.

I hope it’s been an eye-opener and that it will help you to avoid people who make you lose brain cells!

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The age-old dispute about who is best in life, A students or C students. The one who endlessly studies something all his school years or the one who allows himself not to strain too much.

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What does IQ depend on? Who has the highest IQ? And can representatives of any nation be considered the smartest? About this and much more in an interview with "RG" with the head of the Department of Clinical Psychology and Psychophysiology, head of the UrFU Brain Laboratory, Professor Sergey Kiselev.

Stop and rejoice?

Sergey Yurievich, what does it mean to have a high level of IQ? Can such a person be considered automatically outstanding at least in his field?

Sergey Kiselev: Alas, no. You can have an off-scale IQ level and absolutely not take place in life. Conversely, it is possible to be a person with an average level of measured intelligence, but at the same time be quite successful in a particular niche.

What is IQ? This is the level of intelligence, that is, a certain set of abilities that we were able to identify and measure thanks to a certain test. Moreover, there are a lot of measuring methods. The most famous and common are the Wexler and Eysenck tests. They have been around for decades.

Everyone can measure their level of intelligence and rejoice if it is high. But that's all. In fact, in psychology there is no generally accepted understanding of what intelligence is, how to measure it, and whether it is worth doing it at all.

Now the idea of practical intellect, put forward by the American psychologist Sternberg, is becoming more widespread. In essence, what is 150, 160 points when measuring IQ in the traditional way? By and large, these data say little. Sternberg, on the other hand, suggests taking as a basis the data that characterize the main thing - how successful a person is and how he was able to realize himself in the environment in which he lives.

So a classic example is a C student with a low IQ who suddenly becomes a successful entrepreneur after high school?

Sergey Kiselev: Yes, this entrepreneur clearly has a high level of practical intelligence and, quite possibly, an average, or even a low level of intelligence, if measured according to the traditional method, say, of Veksler. It's just that at school this three-year-old could not fully reveal his potential, but, having got into a different environment, he realized all the possibilities of practical intelligence to the maximum.

Examples, by the way, can be very different. Take, for example, President Bush. He, as you know, did not have the highest level of traditional IQ, which did not prevent many from openly making fun of him, but practical intelligence is considered quite high.

Does intelligence change with age?

Sergey Kiselev: Practically no, intelligence is determined genetically. And if the same person is tested at 18, 25, 40 years old, his IQ level will be the same. Just the tests themselves are compiled taking into account age.

Who is smarter - the Chinese or the Americans?

Does the general level of IQ of the population in developed and underdeveloped countries differ? Well, say, an average American and an islander in Haiti?

Sergey Kiselev: Here is the problem: when we try to measure the level of intelligence of representatives of different nationalities with common traditional tests, they may simply not work. For example, when they decided to use Veksler's technique in China, it suddenly turned out that almost everyone there as one showed an incredibly high result in terms of the level of non-verbal abilities, that is, a subtle understanding of intonation, images - communication without words. It's just that the Chinese have a special mindset, it is precisely such tasks that are very easy for them from childhood, unlike, say, a person with classical European thinking.

But there is no secret here. It's just that the Chinese have a different type of brain development, they have a more developed right hemisphere. What is due historically: in China, the type of writing is hieroglyphs. And behind each hieroglyph there is a whole block of concepts, it is important in what order they are built, which in itself makes you think with subtext, images ... Much in their speech is played not by the word itself, but by the intonation with which it is said . The same concept, but used with different intonation, can have the opposite meaning. One and the same word can, if desired, praise or insult.

China and Europe have a different cultural code in principle. Therefore, it is incorrect to compare the intelligence of a European and a Chinese. It's like comparing the intelligence of a cat and a dog. These are different worlds, different types of interaction with the environment. And, therefore, incomparable concepts. Therefore, it is incorrect in principle to compare the level of intelligence of representatives of different countries.

And then, what does it mean to be an intellectual and a successful person, for example, in the USA? We need certain properties of brain activity, a set of skills and competencies. But all these skills and a high level of IQ will be practically not needed if this person gets into some African country where you have to run after animals. A different type of intelligence is in demand there, which is determined by the environment in which Africans live.

But what about the quality of life and food in the country affect the development of the intellect?

Sergey Kiselev: Except perhaps as a kind of species component. With a richer diet, the brain develops more adequately. And if there are deficiencies in food, then failures, anomalies can occur. To trace the influence of this factor, it is necessary to take a significant historical period, analyze it, because intelligence is, after all, for the most part what is transmitted to us with genes.

Genius Factory

The Chinese, as you know, have launched a real "genius factory". On the basis of the Institute of Genomics, they created a special center where research is being conducted in the field of human intelligence. They have a global goal - to increase the total IQ of the nation by 5-15 points, and thus achieve even greater success in the economy. To do this, Chinese scientists carefully examine the genome of people with high intellectual abilities.

How do you feel about the idea of the Chinese?

Sergey Kiselev: I have a great attitude, any scientific research in the field of intelligence can only be welcomed. Another question is whether they will be able to achieve the desired result. The fact is that intelligence is still the result of the activity of the entire brain. And the brain is an incredibly complex structure, the successes and failures of its activity are influenced in the aggregate by thousands, tens of thousands of factors. You can, of course, conduct an experiment: take one gene and change it to a more successful one and see what happens, how much the human intelligence changes. But it will be a microscopic contribution.

At the same time, it is quite realistic to select children with high intelligence, to place them in special conditions that maximize the development of their abilities - a kind of analogue of our schools for especially gifted children. It will be a kind of artificial selection. Yes, obviously, over time it will bring results. For it has been proven that 60 percent of intelligence is due to genetics and 40 percent to the environment in which a person develops.

It has been proven that the external environment in other cases influences development so strongly that it may, in principle, prevent some genes from appearing. Suppose if you give a child with phenylketonuria (a rare hereditary disease) only a certain type of food, he will not produce an enzyme that promotes the expression of a gene that causes mental retardation. And, on the contrary, for a naturally talented child, you can create some kind of enriched environment that will maximize the identification of his talents. Suppose you can develop a person's speech skills, his mathematical abilities, spatial abilities, etc. In other words, the "factory of talents and geniuses" is not such a fantasy.

Which concept do you like best?

Sergey Kiselev: Sternberg's ideas with his practical intellect. It is necessary not to measure the level of intelligence with scales, but how a person adapts to a new environment. Einstein, as you know, did poorly in school, even in mathematics. But as soon as the conditions were created, as soon as he got into a different environment, all his brilliant abilities manifested themselves. It would seem that, judging by the results of his scientific activity, he was a classic "left hemisphere" person. That is, an excellent analyst, but he also loved music, played the violin. And musical abilities are, as you know, the result of the activity of the right hemisphere.

This means that both hemispheres were developed in him, and thanks to the unity of these two strategies, the peculiarities of analysis, and a holistic view, all this allowed him to reach a new level of understanding of our world. In addition, he came at the right time, when the world already had a certain level of accumulated knowledge in mathematics. That is, the environmental factor also worked. And all this together made it possible to manifest the fullness of Einstein's talent.

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Levels of IQ values and their interpretation

People love to evaluate each other. It is easy to compare physical indicators and financial situation, but it is not at all easy to evaluate mental abilities. However, this task has always stood in society: both when hiring a person (especially in government and research organizations), and when enrolling students in educational institutions. Some qualitative characteristics are not enough, for an objective assessment, exact numbers are needed. And how and with what to measure the mind?

Alfred Binet's successful experiments in testing French schoolchildren

At the beginning of the last century, the French psychologist A. Binet, on behalf of the government, developed tests for Parisian schoolchildren. The task was to assess the ability of children to study. To evaluate the test results, Binet introduced a coefficient that showed how much a student was above or below his physical age. If a ten-year-old child solved the problems of an eleven-year-old, then his coefficient was 110 units. When calculating, mental age (in this case 11 years old) was divided by physical age - 10 years old - and multiplied by 100.

The tasks were designed so that the majority of children completed all tests of their age group, that is, the average coefficient for peers was 100. If a student did not cope with these tasks, but mastered only more primitive tasks, then his ability coefficient was less than 100. In this case, he had to be treated differently at school.

Introduction and development of tests for adults

The results of the French psychologist were very impressive and were picked up by psychologists in other countries. His approach to the numerical assessment of intellectual abilities was taken as a basis and extended to all age groups. For adults, the calculation method was different, but the idea remained the same.

The first intelligence scale for adults was created in 1939 by D. Wexler. IQ (intelligence quotient, intelligence quotient) shows how much a particular person is better or worse at solving intellectual problems relative to the average level. The number 100 is taken as the average level. It is believed that IQ gives an assessment of a person's intelligence. If it is equal to 90-110, then the person has average abilities. If IQ is in the range of 120-130, then the person's abilities are above average. If IQ is more than 140, then the person is a genius. Those people who show results below 70 in tests are considered mentally retarded.

The term IQ itself was coined by the German psychologist Wilhelm Stern back in 1912. What is the IQ level of famous people? Politicians, rulers of states, scientists? For example, what is Einstein's IQ? We will talk about this further.

Eysenck tests - the most famous, but not the most accurate

Before we find out what Einstein's IQ was, let's talk about the most popular test with which you can determine his level. One of the first to actively develop IQ tests for adults was the German-born British psychologist Hans Jurgen Eysenck (1916-1997). He conducted research, wrote articles and books, and gave lectures. Not all scientists agreed with his views, but Eysenck's tests at that time were the most thoughtful and easily applicable, therefore they were widely used in various studies.

Eysenck tests were intended for people with secondary and higher education aged 18 to 50 years. The maximum IQ coefficient on the Eysenck tests is 180 points.

Each test consists of text, digital and graphic tasks, the solution of which is found using logic. The complexity of the tasks is increasing. The test consists of 40 questions, which take 30 minutes to solve. The tasks are designed in such a way that the verbal, mathematical and visual-spatial abilities of the test-taker are fully manifested. All assignments are not required.

Eysenck tests are widely used even now, although there are many tests created by other scientists (D. Wexler, J. Raven, R. Amthauer, R. B. Cattell.) and give a more accurate assessment of the level of intelligence. But they are all more labor intensive. There is currently no single standard for IQ tests. And what is Einstein's IQ according to the Eysenck test? You will know about it soon.

Relationship between IQ and profession

Psychologists conducted mass testing of people in different social groups and got quite expected results. The average IQ of unskilled workers is 87. Rural and semi-skilled workers have an IQ of 92. Office workers, salespeople, skilled workers, and foremen have IQs in the region of 101. Managers and administrators score 104 points. For people with higher education IQ is 114 points, for candidates of science it reaches 125.

It must be understood that these are average values of the level of intelligence in a group of subjects. They do not claim that among farmers there will not be a person with an IQ of 110 points, and among graduates of the institute there will be no people with a coefficient of 90.

And what indicator did the scientist Einstein Albert have? According to the above information, his IQ should be at least 125. Well, now you will find out the answer to the main question.

IQ level of Einstein and other historical figures

Creator Albert Einstein is perhaps the most famous scientist of our time. Most people who know about him consider him a man of genius. So how much IQ does Einstein have?

By the time of his death, research into IQ calculations was still gaining momentum, and Eisenck's tests Einstein did not pass. But scientists really wanted to answer this question, and they came up with indirect methods for assessing intelligence. The Swenson-Krein method, for example, analyzes behavior and verbal statements. Einstein's IQ test showed stunning results. According to all calculations, it turned out that the IQ of the great physicist was in no way less than 160, or even all 200. The scatter is explained by different assessment methods and a different set of initial data. Each researcher defends his method and his results. There is no consensus on this issue.

IQ level of other historical figures

The intelligence of other historical figures was assessed in the same indirect way. Philosopher Benedict Spinoza had an IQ of 175, Blaise Pascal had 171, Isaac Newton had 190, Leonardo da Vinci had 180, Charles Darwin had 165. You can find data from other scientific and political figures of the past. The question is what to do next with this information ... Einstein himself was very skeptical about the possibility of evaluating the mental abilities of a person in numbers.

People with the highest IQs

There is a Mensa International club in the world that accepts people with high IQs. Each person can pass the test and, if they have a high IQ, be accepted into this club. To date, the club has more than 100 thousand members from all over the world. Among them are scientists, artists, politicians, students, drivers.

The highest scores are:

Terence Tao (mathematician, Australia, IQ 230).
Marilyn Vos Savant (journalist, USA, IQ 228).
Christopher Hirata (astrophysicist, USA, IQ 225).
Kim Ung-Yong (mathematician, South Korea, IQ 210).

Most famous people in the world also have a high IQ. For example, Microsoft founders Paul Allen and Bill Gates have IQs of 170 and 160, respectively. A. Schwarzenegger has an IQ of 135, the ex-president has an IQ of 137. Brad Pitt has an IQ of 119, Angelina Jolie has an IQ of 118.

Interestingly, people with average intelligence are also popular. Here are the low IQs everyone knows and loves:

Bruce Willis - American actor, IQ = 101.
Britney Spears - American pop singer, IQ = 98.
Muhammad Ali - American boxer, IQ = 78.
Sylvester Stallone - American actor, screenwriter and director , IQ = 54.

What dependencies have psychological studies of intelligence revealed in different population groups

Intelligence actively develops in childhood and adolescence and reaches its peak at about 26 years of age. In the future, it remains at the same level or falls. But with the right lifestyle and regular training, the IQ increases.
To a greater extent, IQ is determined by genetic characteristics (about 80%), but living conditions, especially in childhood, also affect its value.
There is a connection between the IQ value of the inhabitants of the country and its economic condition, the development of democratic institutions and religiosity.
Crimes are more often committed by people with an IQ of 70-90, and this indicator does not depend on race.
Poor nutrition in childhood reduces IQ. Iodine deficiency and marijuana use also lower IQ. The decrease can reach 10-12 points.
Breastfeeding a child helps to increase the level of his intelligence.
People with a high IQ have a higher life expectancy and are less likely to get sick.
As a rule, beautiful people have a higher IQ.

Is it worth it to take the test yourself

Despite more than a century of history of studying intelligence, scientists have not come to a consensus on what intelligence is and how to measure it correctly. With a general definition of intelligence as the ability to act intelligently and successfully cope with all life circumstances, according to most psychologists, but then discrepancies begin. Therefore, all IQ estimates should be considered approximate, which characterize a person only in part. You now know what was the IQ of Einstein and other famous personalities. Everyone should take the test though. What if they get accepted into the Mensa International club?

Have you ever thought about who is the most intelligent, talented and comprehensively developed person in the history of mankind? It is safe to call Leonardo da Vinci, but he is far from the only genius of our civilization. High intelligence is a double-edged sword. It can be both the greatest gift and a real curse for the person who possesses it. However, each of these people is a real person, despite the difficult destinies and difficult relationships with the surrounding individuals, fading against the backdrop of such bright "stars". But do not be upset, the brain can be developed and “pumped up” with knowledge and skills. So take this list as motivation!

The most famous person is Albert Einstein

The "disheveled" symbol of the 20th century

Born in Germany, Einstein became a symbol of science and progress throughout the 20th century. His last name has become a household name for smart people. He is one of two theoretical physicists that almost anyone can name (the other is likely to be Stephen Hawking). During his life he wrote more than 300 scientific articles, but he is also known as an ardent opponent of nuclear weapons (he regularly wrote letters to President Roosevelt warning about the dangers of using atomic bombs). Einstein also supported Jewish scientific development and stood at the origins of the Hebrew University in Jerusalem.

The IQ of a physicist is difficult to calculate accurately, since such studies were not carried out during his life, but his acquaintances and followers speak of a figure in the range from 170 to 190 points.

To become famous, you need not only external data and charisma. The level of intelligence also plays a significant role, and among celebrities there are really smart people with a very high IQ level. As you know, a normal person has an average IQ of 98. By today's standards, Albert's IQ would be 160, and Galileo Galilei's would be 182. Today's list includes celebrities who have an IQ level higher than that of Einstein himself, and even higher than Galileo himself. So who are these 12 celebrities with the highest IQ?

1. James Woods - 184

James Woods' IQ is off the charts - 184! The Once Upon a Time in America and Casino celebrity, upon admission to MIT, passed the Academic Assessment Test with a maximum score of 800 in text analysis and 779 in math. Shortly before graduating, Woods dropped out to pursue a career in acting.

2. Rowan Atkinson - 178

The second highest IQ celebrity is Rowan Atkinson. The author and performer of the role of the famous Mr. Bean in life is not at all like his somewhat silly character. After graduating from Newcastle University with a degree in electrical engineering, Atkinson continued his studies at Oxford, where he received a master's degree in electrical engineering. While still at Oxford, the future television celebrity became interested in theater and, after graduating from university, began writing scripts and working as a radio presenter.

3. Ashton Kutcher - 160

Yes, that's right, and not through "a", contrary to the rules of pronunciation and our opinion, the name of this actor sounds. Kutcher is a versatile person, in addition to film, he was engaged in modeling business in Paris and Milan, in particular, he appeared in advertising campaigns for Calvin Klein, he is also known as a restaurateur and is quite successfully engaged in venture capital investments in Internet start-up resources.

4. Lisa Kudrow - 160

Lisa Kudrow also has a high IQ. Ironically, a celebrity with such a mind usually plays very frivolous persons - which is worth only her Phoebe Buffay from the television series Friends. The actress at one time received a bachelor's degree in biology and worked for eight years with her father, who was a doctor. Lisa took up acting almost by accident, deciding to help her father earn money for his medical research.

5. Dolph Lundgren - 160

The fifth highest IQ celebrity is Dolph Lundgren. Having started his career with a triumph in Rocky 4, Lundgren lived up to his sports heroes in life. At 1980, even before moving to the US, he became the captain of the Swedish karate team. In Stockholm, Lundgren received a bachelor's degree in chemical engineering and continued his education at the University of Sydney, where he received a master's degree. In 1983, he was awarded an MIT Fulbright Scholarship and was due to continue his studies in Boston for a doctorate, but met singer Grace Jones, for whom he became a bodyguard and close friend for several years. He never made it to Boston.

6. Quentin Tarantino - 160

Tarantino left school at 15 and went to work in a video store. Having seen enough films, he decided to make his own movie, and as it turned out, quite successfully. It looks like the celebrity's high IQ played a role.

7. Cindy Crawford - 154

Cindy Crawford is in no way inferior to male celebrities with a high IQ. Before her photos appeared on the covers of fashion magazines, tempting prospects opened up for Cindy in the field of education. As the best graduate, she was entrusted with a farewell speech at the end of school, then Crawford received an academic scholarship at Northwestern University, where she was supposed to leave as a chemical engineer. However, without studying for a semester, she dropped out of school for the sake of the modeling business.

8. Sharon Stone - 154

The actress and former model attended the University of Edinboro in Pennsylvania, but dropped out to pursue a modeling career.

9. David Duchovny - 147

The X-Files star is not only a handsome man, but also an intellectual. He graduated from Princeton University in 1982 with a bachelor's degree in English literature, and continued his education at Yale, where he received a master's degree. But his dissertation "Magic and Technology in Modern Poetry and Prose" was never completed - David decided to become an actor.

10. Madonna - 140

Incredibly, Madonna also made the list of celebrities with the highest IQ. Probably the most appropriate word when it comes to Madonna. The most commercially successful performer (included in the Guinness Book of Records), the most influential woman (included in the list of "25 most influential women of the 20th century" according to Time magazine), the most terrible actress ("Golden Raspberry" 2000). No wonder she is also the smartest.

11. Shakira - 140

Named one of the most powerful women on the planet in 2013 and 2014 by Forbes, this celebrity is one of the most intelligent pop stars. She has achieved tremendous success in the musical field, is interested in world culture and education. Shakira is a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador, is actively involved in charity work and has opened two schools for children.

12. Natalie Portman - 140

Natalie Portman completes the list of celebrities with the highest IQ. One of the most beautiful and talented actresses is also a very smart woman. She received her bachelor's degree from Harvard and speaks six languages.

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The Australian mathematician, author of the Green-Tao theorem, his name is Terence Tao, has the highest IQ. Getting results over 200 points is a very rare occurrence, because most of the inhabitants of our planet barely score 100 points. People with extremely high IQs (over 150) can be found among Nobel laureates. It is these people who move science forward, make discoveries in various professional fields. Among them are the American writer Marilyn vos Savant, the astrophysicist Christopher Hirata, the phenomenal reader Kim Peak, who can read a page of text in a few seconds, the Briton Daniel Tammet, who memorizes thousands of numbers, Kim Ung-Yong, who already studied at the university at the age of 3, and other famous personalities. with amazing abilities.

How is a person's IQ formed?

The level of IQ is influenced by several factors, including heredity, environment (family, school, social status of a person). The age of the test subject also significantly affects the result of passing the test. At the age of 26, as a rule, a person's intelligence reaches its peak, and then only decreases.

It is worth noting that some people with exceptionally high IQ in everyday life turned out to be completely helpless. For example, Kim Peak could not fasten the buttons on his clothes. In addition, not everyone has such a talent appeared from birth. Daniel Tammet gained his ability to memorize vast numbers of numbers after suffering from a terrible epileptic seizure as a child.

An IQ above 140

People with an IQ above 140 are highly creative people who have achieved success in various fields of science. Famous people with an IQ score of 140 or more include Bill Gates and Stephen Hawking. Such geniuses of their era are known for their outstanding abilities, they make an incredibly high contribution to the development of knowledge and science, create new inventions and theories. Such people are only 0.2% of the total population.

IQ level from 131 to 140

Only three percent of the population has a high IQ. Among the famous people who have a similar test result are Nicole Kidman and Arnold Schwarzenegger. These are successful people with high mental abilities, they can reach heights in various fields of activity, science and creativity. Want to check who is smarter - you or Schwarzenegger?

IQ level from 121 to 130

Only 6% of the population shows an intellectual level above the average. Such people can be seen in universities, as they are usually excellent students in all disciplines, successfully graduate from universities, realize themselves in various professions and achieve high results.

IQ level from 111 to 120

If you think that the average iq level is about 110 points, then you are mistaken. This indicator refers to intelligence above average. People with test scores between 111 and 120 are usually hardworking and have a life long pursuit of knowledge. There are about 12% of such people among the population.

IQ level from 101 to 110

IQ level from 91 to 100

If you took the test and the result turned out to be less than 100 points, do not be upset, because this average is in a quarter of the population. People with such indicators of intelligence study well at school and universities, they get jobs in the field of middle management and other specialties that do not require significant mental effort.

IQ level from 81 to 90

One tenth of the population has a level of intelligence below average. Their IQ test scores are between 81 and 90. These people usually do well in school, but most often do not graduate. They can work in the field of physical labor, in industries that do not require the use of intellectual abilities.

IQ level from 71 to 80

Another tenth of the population has an IQ level from 71 to 80, this is already a sign of mental retardation of a lesser degree. Individuals with this score tend to attend special schools, but may also graduate from regular elementary school with average grades.

IQ between 51 and 70

About 7% of people have a mild form of mental retardation and an IQ between 51 and 70. They are educated in special institutions, but are able to take care of themselves, and are relatively full members of society.

IQ level from 21 to 50

About 2% of people on Earth have an intellectual development level from 21 to 50 points, they suffer from dementia, an average degree of mental retardation.

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