Question

• Discuss what you believe are the common characteristics of intelligent behavior? In other words, how can you tell if someone is intelligent?
• If the theory of multiple intelligences is valid, we must ask the question: how many of those intelligences are represented on IQ Tests?
• What do IQ Tests measure?
• What are the strengths and weaknesses of IQ tests?
• Discuss why we need to be careful how we define intelligence and intelligent behavior. Give an example to support your stance.
• Is wisdom a sign of intelligence? Is someone who is intelligent always wise?

Answer 1

• Common characteristics which can help to recognize an intelligent person would be first,that they are open to experience.They like learning new things and get adapted to new situations easily.Intelligence is seen when one has the ability to change their behaviours to cope more effectively in a new environment.
• Intelligent people also have an insatiable curiosity to seek knowledge and get fascinated by things which exist in our world,and try to find answers to it,which others might take for granted or not interested in.
• If someone says that they dont know about a particular concept,that is a common characteristic of an intelligent person.They have no qualms in admitting that they dont know everything,as they know they can always learn it.
• Intelligent people also have empathy,they show sensitivity to others feelings.People having high emotional intelligence,show interest in talking new people,listening to them and sharing experiences.
• They are open minded and dont limit themselves to new opportunities and ideas.Intelligent people willingly accept others views with broad mindedness,as they understand individual differences and also are open to alternative and novel solutions.If you see your colleague in office,showing this characteristic,it a sign of smartness.
• These are some of the obvious characteristics or qualities which help us identify whether someone is smart or not.
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