Many people are smarter than they used to think.
You think that a genius is a character from Wikipedia or a history book? We have good news for you: it may well turn out that you are the very person who is able to look at reality from the most unexpected angle and see something fundamentally new. We have collected 8 proofs that you are much smarter than you are used to thinking — and what is most pleasant, all these signs are approved and confirmed by scientific research.
You know that nothing know
“I know that I know nothing” is not just a common quote from Socrates, but a sure marker of high intelligence. The authors of the study, the results of which were published in the Journal of Personal and Social Psychology, came to the conclusion that high intelligence and the ability to self-criticism are directly related. If a person understands and admits that they don't know something, this can be the first step to start learning new things. So don't be afraid to admit to yourself and others that you don know something — this is a sign of high intelligence!
You are curious
Curiosity and curiosity are two precious qualities that motivate us to constantly learn something new, learn and gain new experience. Studies have shown that people who consistently perform well on IQ tests tend to be more curious in childhood and open to new ideas in adulthood. Strive to learn new things — it develops intelligence!
You often finish phrases for your interlocutors
This manner of yours may annoy some people, but, according to experts, it speaks of high emotional intelligence. The ability to be sensitive, to understand the emotions of others and the ability to look at the world from their point of view help us not only maintain stable friendships and business ties, but also develop intelligence.
You have high self-control
Researchers at Yale University conducted a study in 2009 that tested the relationship between intelligence and self-control. The results of the experiment (by the way, they were published in the journal Psychological Science) confirmed that high intelligence is often associated with the ability to refrain from making impulsive decisions. So if you tend to weigh all your options before making a decision and are able to resist temptation, you may be a real genius.
You love chocolate
Strictly speaking, it is not yet possible to say with certainty what is primary, but the unconditional benefits of dark chocolate for cognitive abilities have been definitely proven. The antioxidants flavanols, which are rich in cocoa, have a positive effect on brain function — in particular, on memory, attention and speed of information processing. And what's especially nice is that regular consumption of chocolate (eat 2-3 pieces a day) helps prevent age-related cognitive impairment.
You tend to procrastinate
Procrastination — the tendency to put off important things for no particular reason — is a rather unpleasant thing, but it also has its positive properties. In particular, a propensity to constantly put things off may indicate high intelligence: researchers say that truly smart people prefer to put off trivial tasks in order to devote their time to solving more valuable and interesting ones.
You can’t stand background noise
Prefer to work in complete silence and can't stand background music or conversations? You are not capricious — most likely, you are just smarter than most people around you. Researchers from the USA in experiment conducted in 2015 established a direct link between low tolerance to background noises and the ability to innovate problem solving.
You love being alone
If you love being alone and never burdened by the company of yourself, we have good news for you. The study, the results of which were published in the British Journal of Psychology, confirmed a direct link between love of solitude and high intelligence.