more than 100 people have
answered the question "What are the common traits
of highly intelligent people? "
Some users claim to know from personal
experience; others are just taking an educated
guess.
As it turns out, many users gave answers that
researchers would agree with.
We pulled eight of the most intriguing Quora
responses and explained the science behind them --
and let's just say that we feel a lot smarter now.
Here's what we learned:
1. [b] They're highly adaptable.

Several Quora users noted that intelligent people are
flexible and able to thrive in different settings.
As Donna F Hammett writes, intelligent people
adapt by "showing what can be done regardless of
the complications or restrictions placed upon
them."
Recent psychological research supports this idea.
Intelligence depends on being able to change your
own behaviors in order to cope more effectively
with your environment, or make changes to the
environment you're in.

2. They understand how much they
don't know.

The smartest folks are able to admit when they
aren't familiar with a particular concept. As Jim
Winer writes , intelligent people "are not afraid to
say: 'I don't know.' If they don't know it, they can
learn it."
Winer's observation is backed up by a classic
study by Justin Kruger and David Dunning, which
found that the less intelligent you are, the more you
overestimate your cognitive abilities.
In one experiment, for example, students who'd
scored in the lowest quartile on a test adapted from
the LSAT overestimated the number of questions
they'd gotten right by nearly 50 percent. Meanwhile,
those who'd scored in the top quartile slightly
underestimated how many questions they'd gotten
right.

3. They have insatiable curiosity.

Albert Einstein reportedly said, "I have no special
talents, I am only passionately curious."
Or, as Keyzurbur Alas puts it, "Intelligent people let
themselves become fascinated by things others
take for granted."
Research published in 2016 suggests there's a link
between childhood intelligence and openness to
experience -- which encompasses intellectual
curiosity -- in adulthood.
Scientists followed thousands of people born in the
U.K. for 50 years and learned that 11-year-
olds who'd scored higher on an IQ test turned out
to be more open to experience at 50.

4. They're open-minded.

Smart people don't close themselves off to new
ideas or opportunities. Hammett writes that
intelligent people are "willing to accept and
consider other views with value and broad-
mindedness," and that they are "open to alternative
solutions."
Psychologists say that open-minded people -- those
who seek out alternate viewpoints and weigh the
evidence fairly -- tend to score higher on the SAT
and on intelligence tests.
At the same time, smart people are careful about
which ideas and perspectives they adopt.
"An intelligent mind has a strong aversion to
accepting things on face value and therefore
withholds belief until presented with ample
evidence," says Alas .

5. They like their own company.

Richard He points out that highly intelligent people
tend to be "very individualistic."
Interestingly, recent research suggests smarter
people tend to derive less satisfaction than most
people do from socializing with friends.

6. They have high self-control.

Zoher Ali writes smart people are able to overcome
impulsiveness by "planning, clarifying goals,
exploring alternative strategies, and considering
consequences before [they] begin."
Scientists have found a link between self-control
and intelligence. In one 2009 study , participants
had to choose between two financial rewards: a
smaller payout immediately or a larger payout at a
later date.
Results showed that participants who chose the
larger payout at a later date -- i.e., those who had
more self-control -- generally scored higher on
intelligence tests.
The researchers behind that study say one area of
the brain -- the anterior prefrontal cortex --
might play a role in helping people solve tough
problems and demonstrate self-control while
working toward goals.

7. They're really funny.

Advita Bihani points out highly intelligent people
tend to have a great sense of humor.
Scientists agree . One study found people who wrote
funnier cartoon captions scored higher on measures
of verbal intelligence. Another study found
professional comedians scored higher than average
on measures of verbal intelligence.

8. They're sensitive to other people's
experiences.

Smart people can "almost feel what someone is
thinking/feeling," says He .
Some psychologists argue that empathy, being
attuned to the needs and feelings of others and
acting in a way that is sensitive to those needs, is a
core component of emotional intelligence .
Emotionally intelligent individuals are typically very
interested in talking to new people and learning
more about them. [/b]
https://www.inc.com/business-insider/8-personality-traits-highly-intelligent-genius-people-share-according-to-science.html

Great, that number one is most important feature

hmmmmmm so as I exhibit majority of this traits , that means am intelligent....hmmmmm ndewo nu

Number 1 before your number 1 is "they view and see the world being upturned and blinded by lies.

Na only number 6 remain for me. But why na number 6? Abi I no dey use my number 6 ni? Hai!

I Could relate with all yet, I don't consider myself intelligent.

There is too much information for you to make that boastful assertion; do you know something in everything?

I exhibit all of the traits but I'm not intelligent

I am a super intelligent woman

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This is me ,,, summarized in a thread....

I pose everything there except self control.
Though I keep trying to improve on it as its my major weakness..
Also all through my academic life I'm only slightly above average so I really can't say if I'm highly intelligent but my colleges always come to me and ask for my contribution to external information besides academics.
Well all thanks to nairaland and some special members whom I do like to follow their post.

The likes of Seun himself, explorer, billiyonaire, tonyebarcanista, tosyne2much, lalasticlala e.t.c

These guys have inspired me one way or the other..

INFJ

Fact- ‘‘Intelligent people wouldn’t comment on here saying how intelligent they are cuz obviously most don’t believe they are’’.
Anyways if you really want to know how intelligent you are then take a f.ucken IQ test

FengChui:
Na only number 6 remain for me. But why na number 6? Abi I no dey use my number 6 ni? Hai!

You're damn so funny

One thing I know about intelligent people is that they aren't &Uhari

nakaman:
more than 100 people have
answered the question "What are the common traits
of highly intelligent people? "
Some users claim to know from personal
experience; others are just taking an educated
guess.
As it turns out, many users gave answers that
researchers would agree with.
We pulled eight of the most intriguing Quora
responses and explained the science behind them --
and let's just say that we feel a lot smarter now.
Here's what we learned:
1. [b] They're highly adaptable.

Several Quora users noted that intelligent people are
flexible and able to thrive in different settings.
As Donna F Hammett writes, intelligent people
adapt by "showing what can be done regardless of
the complications or restrictions placed upon
them."
Recent psychological research supports this idea.
Intelligence depends on being able to change your
own behaviors in order to cope more effectively
with your environment, or make changes to the
environment you're in.

2. They understand how much they
don't know.

The smartest folks are able to admit when they
aren't familiar with a particular concept. As Jim
Winer writes , intelligent people "are not afraid to
say: 'I don't know.' If they don't know it, they can
learn it."
Winer's observation is backed up by a classic
study by Justin Kruger and David Dunning, which
found that the less intelligent you are, the more you
overestimate your cognitive abilities.
In one experiment, for example, students who'd
scored in the lowest quartile on a test adapted from
the LSAT overestimated the number of questions
they'd gotten right by nearly 50 percent. Meanwhile,
those who'd scored in the top quartile slightly
underestimated how many questions they'd gotten
right.

3. They have insatiable curiosity.

Albert Einstein reportedly said, "I have no special
talents, I am only passionately curious."
Or, as Keyzurbur Alas puts it, "Intelligent people let
themselves become fascinated by things others
take for granted."
Research published in 2016 suggests there's a link
between childhood intelligence and openness to
experience -- which encompasses intellectual
curiosity -- in adulthood.
Scientists followed thousands of people born in the
U.K. for 50 years and learned that 11-year-
olds who'd scored higher on an IQ test turned out
to be more open to experience at 50.

4. They're open-minded.

Smart people don't close themselves off to new
ideas or opportunities. Hammett writes that
intelligent people are "willing to accept and
consider other views with value and broad-
mindedness," and that they are "open to alternative
solutions."
Psychologists say that open-minded people -- those
who seek out alternate viewpoints and weigh the
evidence fairly -- tend to score higher on the SAT
and on intelligence tests.
At the same time, smart people are careful about
which ideas and perspectives they adopt.
"An intelligent mind has a strong aversion to
accepting things on face value and therefore
withholds belief until presented with ample
evidence," says Alas .

5. They like their own company.

Richard He points out that highly intelligent people
tend to be "very individualistic."
Interestingly, recent research suggests smarter
people tend to derive less satisfaction than most
people do from socializing with friends.

6. They have high self-control.

Zoher Ali writes smart people are able to overcome
impulsiveness by "planning, clarifying goals,
exploring alternative strategies, and considering
consequences before [they] begin."
Scientists have found a link between self-control
and intelligence. In one 2009 study , participants
had to choose between two financial rewards: a
smaller payout immediately or a larger payout at a
later date.
Results showed that participants who chose the
larger payout at a later date -- i.e., those who had
more self-control -- generally scored higher on
intelligence tests.
The researchers behind that study say one area of
the brain -- the anterior prefrontal cortex --
might play a role in helping people solve tough
problems and demonstrate self-control while
working toward goals.

7. They're really funny.

Advita Bihani points out highly intelligent people
tend to have a great sense of humor.
Scientists agree . One study found people who wrote
funnier cartoon captions scored higher on measures
of verbal intelligence. Another study found
professional comedians scored higher than average
on measures of verbal intelligence.

8. They're sensitive to other people's
experiences.

Smart people can "almost feel what someone is
thinking/feeling," says He .
Some psychologists argue that empathy, being
attuned to the needs and feelings of others and
acting in a way that is sensitive to those needs, is a
core component of emotional intelligence .
Emotionally intelligent individuals are typically very
interested in talking to new people and learning
more about them. [/b]
https://www.inc.com/business-insider/8-personality-traits-highly-intelligent-genius-people-share-according-to-science.html

super inteligent people are usually shy usually avoids eye contact and find it dificult to abandon tasks until they find a solution, if they dont they could become depressed because they feel its their responsibility to fix things or create better alternatives.

Intelligent people also tend to stay up late. When others are sleeping, that's when their minds are busiest. Anyway I enjoy my own company. I even think I'm addicted to this. If someone must be my friend, the person must pass a series of unconscious interviews and tests

Wow....Very interesting topic. This is a front page material.

They don't admit they are intelligent, despite possessing most or all of these traits.

nakaman:
more than 100 people have
answered the question "What are the common traits
of highly intelligent people? "
Some users claim to know from personal
experience; others are just taking an educated
guess.
As it turns out, many users gave answers that
researchers would agree with.
We pulled eight of the most intriguing Quora
responses and explained the science behind them --
and let's just say that we feel a lot smarter now.
Here's what we learned:
1. [b] They're highly adaptable.

Several Quora users noted that intelligent people are
flexible and able to thrive in different settings.
As Donna F Hammett writes, intelligent people
adapt by "showing what can be done regardless of
the complications or restrictions placed upon
them."
Recent psychological research supports this idea.
Intelligence depends on being able to change your
own behaviors in order to cope more effectively
with your environment, or make changes to the
environment you're in.

2. They understand how much they
don't know.

The smartest folks are able to admit when they
aren't familiar with a particular concept. As Jim
Winer writes , intelligent people "are not afraid to
say: 'I don't know.' If they don't know it, they can
learn it."
Winer's observation is backed up by a classic
study by Justin Kruger and David Dunning, which
found that the less intelligent you are, the more you
overestimate your cognitive abilities.
In one experiment, for example, students who'd
scored in the lowest quartile on a test adapted from
the LSAT overestimated the number of questions
they'd gotten right by nearly 50 percent. Meanwhile,
those who'd scored in the top quartile slightly
underestimated how many questions they'd gotten
right.

3. They have insatiable curiosity.

Albert Einstein reportedly said, "I have no special
talents, I am only passionately curious."
Or, as Keyzurbur Alas puts it, "Intelligent people let
themselves become fascinated by things others
take for granted."
Research published in 2016 suggests there's a link
between childhood intelligence and openness to
experience -- which encompasses intellectual
curiosity -- in adulthood.
Scientists followed thousands of people born in the
U.K. for 50 years and learned that 11-year-
olds who'd scored higher on an IQ test turned out
to be more open to experience at 50.

4. They're open-minded.

Smart people don't close themselves off to new
ideas or opportunities. Hammett writes that
intelligent people are "willing to accept and
consider other views with value and broad-
mindedness," and that they are "open to alternative
solutions."
Psychologists say that open-minded people -- those
who seek out alternate viewpoints and weigh the
evidence fairly -- tend to score higher on the SAT
and on intelligence tests.
At the same time, smart people are careful about
which ideas and perspectives they adopt.
"An intelligent mind has a strong aversion to
accepting things on face value and therefore
withholds belief until presented with ample
evidence," says Alas .

5. They like their own company.

Richard He points out that highly intelligent people
tend to be "very individualistic."
Interestingly, recent research suggests smarter
people tend to derive less satisfaction than most
people do from socializing with friends.

6. They have high self-control.

Zoher Ali writes smart people are able to overcome
impulsiveness by "planning, clarifying goals,
exploring alternative strategies, and considering
consequences before [they] begin."
Scientists have found a link between self-control
and intelligence. In one 2009 study , participants
had to choose between two financial rewards: a
smaller payout immediately or a larger payout at a
later date.
Results showed that participants who chose the
larger payout at a later date -- i.e., those who had
more self-control -- generally scored higher on
intelligence tests.
The researchers behind that study say one area of
the brain -- the anterior prefrontal cortex --
might play a role in helping people solve tough
problems and demonstrate self-control while
working toward goals.

7. They're really funny.

Advita Bihani points out highly intelligent people
tend to have a great sense of humor.
Scientists agree . One study found people who wrote
funnier cartoon captions scored higher on measures
of verbal intelligence. Another study found
professional comedians scored higher than average
on measures of verbal intelligence.

8. They're sensitive to other people's
experiences.

Smart people can "almost feel what someone is
thinking/feeling," says He .
Some psychologists argue that empathy, being
attuned to the needs and feelings of others and
acting in a way that is sensitive to those needs, is a
core component of emotional intelligence .
Emotionally intelligent individuals are typically very
interested in talking to new people and learning
more about them. [/b]
https://www.inc.com/business-insider/8-personality-traits-highly-intelligent-genius-people-share-according-to-science.html

number 6 is not totally true, cos the 'intelligent' people around me,seem to be possessed anytime they come upon a new idea. I had three sleepless nights thinking of a gas that could suffocate HIV/AIDS

jumper524:
I pose everything there except self control.
Though I keep trying to improve on it as its my major weakness..
Also all through my academic life I'm only slightly above average so I really can't say if I'm highly intelligent but my colleges always come to me and ask for my contribution to external information besides academics.
Well all thanks to nairaland and some special members whom I do like to follow their post.

I don't really accept academic definition of intelligence completely as I don't think people should fit into a box before they are considered intelligent. But one thing I know is that academic brilliance is not really a true definition of intelligence.

The likes of Se.un himself, expl.orer, billiyon.aire, tonyeba.rcanista, tosyne.2much, lalasticl.ala e.t.c

These guys have inspired me one way or the other..

Seun is an inspiration to many my brother.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MUm58xJQk6g

Really? What an interesting study!

I scored 7/8 and I used to consider some of these qualities, especially enjoying one's company as antisocial and bad. However, I find it extremely difficult going out with friends to a bar and be gisting over bottles of beer when same time could be spent earning good money online or just with family.

Self control is another area I score very high. I stayed several years without engaging in unprotected sex even when a very pretty lady was living with me. Also, you can keep one million dollars with me and I will be broke without touching it. Delayed gratification is also another aspect because I would rather have my money in the bank or invested somewhere to be guaranteed that it will not finish than spend it on any want.

Owning a business that is facing challenges like many others in Nigeria while living good life based on dollar earnings from my online work now make my neighbors to always wonder what is giving me money. Lol.

I don't even consider myself as smart even when all indices strongly suggests that.

When you're intelligent, people will give you compliments from time to time and they rely on your expertise or your input when faced with problems. They even believe you can solve unknown problems and explain certain situations better.

ojkalito:
I exhibit all of the traits but I'm not intelligent

Maybe u r utilizing -100 % of ur brain power

Toria26:
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God bless us.

ok add me please

chingle5:


Maybe u r utilizing -100 % of ur brain power

my brain is unused as a matter of fact

ojkalito:
my brain is unused as a matter of fact

God ,me and you know say u no lie

mrsfavour:
ok add me please

Your number please?

lizdammy:
INFJ

The rarest of the personality types

Biafrarep:
Really? What an interesting study!

I scored 7/8 and I used to consider some of these qualities, especially enjoying one's company as antisocial and bad. However, I find it extremely difficult going out with friends to a bar and be gisting over bottles of beer when same time could be spent earning good money online or just with family.

Self control is another area I score very high. I stayed several years without engaging in unprotected sex even when a very pretty lady was living with me. Also, you can keep one million dollars with me and I will be broke without touching it. Delayed gratification is also another aspect because I would rather have my money in the bank or invested somewhere to be guaranteed that it will not finish than spend it on any want.

Owning a business that is facing challenges like many others in Nigeria while living good life based on dollar earnings from my online work now make my neighbors to always wonder what is giving me money. Lol.

I don't even consider myself as smart even when all indices strongly suggests that.

Have u tried conducting a truity test to determine your personality type.