We All Talk About Intelligence, but What Is It?

Is an IQ Test a Good Way to Know?

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“The measure of intelligence is the ability to change.” — Albert Einstein

Intelligence is an extensive term, and there is no single, precise definition. One way to define intelligence is the ability to learn from experience.

Intelligence can be seen as the capacity for logic, understanding, self-awareness, communication, and problem-solving.

When we talk about intelligence in humans, we usually refer to a combination of these abilities.

But, intelligence is not limited to humans. Animals are also intelligent because they can learn from experience and solve problems.

For example, crows use tools to help them get food. They can understand the cause-and-effect relationship between using a tool and getting food. Similarly, chimpanzees have been observed using sticks for fishing for termites.

There is still much debate on what exactly intelligence is.

Some people believe that intelligence is the ability to think. Others believe that emotional intelligence (…