The genius person has a highly intellectual skill with high IQ scores (Getty Images) |
A genius person usually has strong intellectual skill, and high IQ scores, according to Judy Ho, a forensic specialist and neuropsychologist.
However, Judy Ho says, these tests do not always provide the complete picture of an intelligent person, because it is difficult to measure certain skills related to genius, Like to solve problems creatively.
What does it mean to be smart?
In a report published in "The healthy" American magazine, author Emily DiNuzzo said that the definition of intelligence and genius may not be clear, but in general most people agree that smart people have a high level of thinking, and you may be a genius person if The following characteristics apply to you:
The first child may have a "mental advantage" that distinguishes him from his younger brother, according to researchers (Getty Images) |
You are the oldest child
A study published in "the Journal of Human Resources" indicates that the first child may have a mental advantage that distinguishes him from his younger brother, as he tends to achieve a higher IQ.
According to the researchers, this is because parents often give older children more mental stimulation.
You have anxiety
Research published in Intelligence indicates that geniuses or people with a higher IQ have mood disorders and anxiety more than others.
According to Dr. Judy Ho, it may be because geniuses often over think about everything, because they are trying to achieve perfection, and this high level of self-thinking is linked to a higher chance of suffering from anxiety and other mental disorders.
Physical activity stimulates mind and allows unique connections between concepts and ideas (Getty Images) |
You are a sports person
According to Rahul Jandial, a brain surgeon and neuroscientist, many geniuses are physically active, he saying, "There is clear evidence that physical activity stimulates mind and allows unique connections between concepts and ideas to occur."
You don't sleep early
A study by the London School of Economics and Political Science indicates that people who tend to sleep late have a higher IQ. Researchers return to our ancestors to explain this, as night meant danger, and our ancestors who chose to stay up outside late rather than sleep had to be smart.
Dr. Katherine Franssen, a professor of psychology and director of neuroscience at Longwood University, added that working late or more than usual hours of work prompts you for more innovation and strengthens your creative thinking.
Adaptation indicates that you have the intelligence and awareness to see things from a new perspective (Getty Images) |
You adapt easily
According to Dr. Jandial, your ability to adapt means that you have the intelligence and awareness to see things from a new perspective, and that means being able to see the connections or solutions that others cannot see.
You have a dark sense of humor
If you are not bothered by "sick" jokes, then you may be a genius; According to a study published in the magazine (Cognitive Processing), your reaction to dark humor may indicate your intelligence. Psychologists define dark humor as "humor that treats sinister subjects such as death, disease, disfigurement, disability, or war by using humorous phrases." Therefore, fans of these jokes may have a higher IQ, along with a less aggressive nature.
Music lessons for children ages 4 to 6 that enhance their verbal intelligence (Getty Images) |
Music lessons
Music practice at an early age helps develop the child's mind, as a study published in the Journal of Psychological Science found that music lessons for children between 4 and 6 years old enhanced their verbal intelligence.
You make judgments
Being judgmental isn’t the best trait to have, but a study published in the Journal of Experimental Psychology suggests that smart people may be more likely to be stereotyped.
You are messy
According to Arif Dalvi, MD, MBA, of the Palm Beach Neuroscience Institute, creativity is a feature of all geniuses, and if you are messy it may be a sign that you are a creative genius.
A lot of research says that people who wear glasses are the smartest (Getty) |
You wear glasses
According to a study by the University of Edinburgh, smart people are more likely to have vision impairment genes, as more intelligent people are more likely to have genes that indicate they need glasses by 30%. There is also a lot of research saying that people who wear glasses are also smarter.
You prefer being alone
The writer indicated that researchers from the University of Singapore for Administrative Sciences and the London School of Economics asked 15,000 people between the ages of 18 and 28 to take survey and an IQ test, The results showed that the smarter people were less happy with their lives the more they were surrounded by people.
Source: American Press