intelligence
Sign in to saveIntelligence () has been defined in many ways: the capacity for abstraction, logic, understanding, self-awareness, learning, emotional knowledge, reasoning, planning, creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving. It can be described as the ability to perceive or infer information and to retain it as knowledge to be applied to adaptive behaviors within an environment or context.
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Intelligence is the capacity to understand information, reason through problems, learn from experience, and adapt your behavior to different situations—abilities that include abstract thinking, creativity, emotional awareness, and planning. It matters because these capabilities allow people to solve problems, make decisions, and navigate the world effectively.
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- Etymology
- Definitions
- Human
- Intelligence quotient (IQ)
- Emotional
- Social
- Moral
- Book smart and street smart
- Nonhuman animal
- ''g'' factor in non-humans
- Plant
- Artificial
- See also
- References
- Further reading
- External links
Intelligence () has been defined in many ways: the capacity for abstraction, logic, understanding, self-awareness, learning, emotional knowledge, reasoning, planning, creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving. It can be described as the ability to perceive or infer information and to retain it as knowledge to be applied to adaptive behaviors within an environment or context.
The term rose to prominence during the early 1900s. Most psychologists believe that intelligence can be divided into various domains or competencies.