Posts Tagged ‘intelligence’
When ranked, ‘stable’ IQ scores drop
CALTECH (US) — Our cognitive abilities suffer when we feel that we are being ranked, such as in the classroom or at work, new research shows. Continue…
Wednesday, February 1, 2012 11:36 - 6 Comments
Health & Medicine - Nov 22, 2011 7:50 - 4 Comments
High IQ in girls tied to adult drug use
CARDIFF U. (UK) — Girls with high childhood IQs are more than twice as likely to take illegal drugs in their 30s, a new study shows. (more…)
Society & Culture - Oct 7, 2011 11:31 - 3 Comments
To be great, it may take more than practice
MICHIGAN STATE (US) — Can practice, practice, practice alone produce greatness? New research finds working memory capacity may be the deciding factor between being good or being great. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Oct 8, 2010 9:13 - 1 Comment
Is it OK to drink while pregnant?
UCL (UK) — Light drinking during pregnancy does not harm a young child’s behavioral or intellectual development, according to new research. (more…)
Society & Culture - Mar 8, 2010 16:44 - 2 Comments
Is your computer calling the shots?
U. LEEDS (UK)—People who use computers to help them make good decisions are often unwittingly being led by technology into making bad ones. (more…)
Science & Technology - Feb 23, 2010 18:04 - 0 Comments
Brain map reveals biology of intelligence
CALTECH (US)—Researchers have mapped the brain structures that affect general intelligence. The finding adds new insight to a set of controversial questions: What is intelligence, and how can we measure it? (more…)
Health & Medicine, Society & Culture - Dec 8, 2009 13:21 - 5 Comments
Fit teen boys smarter, better educated
USC (US)—Cardiovascular health in teen boys correlates to higher scores on intelligence tests, and more education and income as adults. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Dec 1, 2009 14:54 - 1 Comment
Early approach helps toddlers with autism
UC DAVIS/U. WASHINGTON (US)—A novel early intervention program for very young children with autism—some as young as 18 months—is effective for improving IQ, language ability, and social interaction, a comprehensive new study has found. (more…)
Society & Culture - Aug 12, 2009 4:00 - 0 Comments
Baby brainpower fuels adult success
The Fagan Test of Infant Intelligence, developed more than 20 years ago, measures the response infants have to pictures of novel objects.
