- [Amanda] Hey, Psych2Goers,
welcome back to another video. Before we start, we'd like to thank you for all the support that you've given us. Psych2Go's mission is to make
psychology and mental health more accessible to everyone, and you help us do that. So, thanks again. Now, back to the video. Isaac Newton, Srinivasa Ramanujan, Judit Polgar, Stephen Hawking. All these names have one thing in common, and that is intelligence. These individuals have
contributed life-altering and influential works that have changed the course
of humanity in some way. They are the highest ideals
of human intelligence which some strive to become. However, just because you haven't proved Fermat's Last Theorem or made an outstanding contribution
to the sciences or arts, does not mean you don't
possess intelligence. Whether it's doodling all the time or staying curious about the world, certain habits or tendencies that you do can turn out to be a sign
of high intelligence. So, without further
ado, Psych2Go presents: "Eight Things Highly
Intelligent People Do." Number one, you can adapt. Are you able to adjust to
different environments with ease? Intelligence is not only defined by the ability to gather
a lot of information or by repeated memorization
or regurgitation, but also your ability
to successfully adapt to changes in the environment. This is because it requires
many cognitive processes, such as perception, learning,
memory, and problem solving. Therefore, being able to quickly and efficiently use
the information at hand to your advantage is a sign of high intelligence. Number two, question everything. Do you take on every opportunity you get to learn more about the world? Highly intelligent and curious individuals see every moment as an
opportunity to learn. According to a Harvard Review article, CQ or curiosity quotient, along with EQ and IQ, determines your ability
to manage complexity and information overload. It explains why many hiring managers want candidates who seem
curious and conscientious since those who are innately curious are more motivated to seek
answers and learn more. This also means that they
accumulate more knowledge throughout their life than those who only rely
on their intelligence. Number three, you understand
that you don't know everything. Are you able to identify your
strengths and your weaknesses? Intelligent people are often perceived as being overconfident, but truly intelligent individuals know that they don't know everything. Admitting that you don't know everything shows high levels of self-awareness, as well as metacognition. Highly intelligent people are able to access their
strengths and weaknesses and feel encouraged to learn more. Number four, you seek knowledge. Are you always searching for information? The correlation between
learning and intelligence is explained by neuroplasticity: the brain's ability to restructure itself. When you learn something new, your brain is creating
electrochemical pathways to access that information. However, the key is repetition. Repeating information can
strengthen the pathways your neurons have created. The more pathways you create, the more fluid your
intelligence will become. Number five, you get bored. Do you get bored a lot? Boredom arises because you're excited about being in a new environment, but you're faced with setbacks that prevent you from engaging with it. While being bored is frustrating, it's actually necessary for
creativity and intelligence. A 2019 study published in the Academy of Management Discoveries found that participants who are asked to perform
a mundane sorting task performed higher in the later
creative section of the study than those who are asked
to create a complex story as to why they relate to an event. Number six, you doodle. Has this happened to you before? You're in a meeting or a lecture
that has gone on for hours and despite the boredom you feel, you've started to take notes, but halfway through, your
page is covered in doodles. Doodling is your brain's way
of trying to stay focused and also processing. Scientists have looked
at the brains of doodlers and found activity in
the prefrontal cortex, which is involved with
analytical thinking, memory, problem-solving, and logic. A study conducted by Jackie Andrade at the University of Plymouth in the UK monitored participants'
levels of engagement and memory during a mock telephone call and found that those who doodled retained 29% more information
than those who did not. Number seven, self
examination and reflection. Do you tend to reflect on
your decisions and actions? When we think about intelligence, we often think about
knowledge-based intellect. However, there are many
sides to intelligence. One aspect of it is
emotional intelligence or EQ. Those with high levels of
IQ are generally self-aware and introspective. They have a clear sense of who they are such as their emotions,
needs, and desires. Therefore, they're more likely to establish meaningful relationships and to achieve their goals. And number eight, remaining open. Are you open to different opportunities? Do you enjoy learning about new things? Various studies have investigated the correlation between
openness and intelligence, and found that the degree of openness can actually affect
your fluid intelligence. So, being open-minded signals cognitive
adaptability and flexibility, which is what keeps you
curious and ready to learn. Remember that intelligence
cannot be easily measured and it's not fixed. So, keep learning and surprising yourself. Let us know if you've done
any of the things we've listed in the comments below. If you find this video helpful, be sure to like and share this video with those who might benefit from it. And don't forget to hit
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