Book contents
- In the Know
- In the Know
- Copyright page
- Dedication
- Contents
- Figures
- Tables
- Acknowledgments
- Preface
- Introduction
- Section 1 The Nature of Intelligence
- Section 2 Measuring Intelligence
- Section 3 Influences on Intelligence
- Section 4 Intelligence and Education
- Section 5 Life Consequences of Intelligence
- 22 IQ Scores Only Measure How Good Someone Is at Taking Tests
- 23 Intelligence Is Not Important in the Workplace
- 24 Intelligence Tests Are Designed to Create or Perpetuate a False Meritocracy
- 25 Very High Intelligence Is Not More Beneficial than Moderately High Intelligence
- 26 Emotional Intelligence Is a Real Ability that Is Helpful in Life
- Section 6 Demographic Group Differences
- Section 7 Societal and Ethical Issues
- References
- Index
25 - Very High Intelligence Is Not More Beneficial than Moderately High Intelligence
from Section 5 - Life Consequences of Intelligence
Published online by Cambridge University Press: 22 October 2020
- In the Know
- In the Know
- Copyright page
- Dedication
- Contents
- Figures
- Tables
- Acknowledgments
- Preface
- Introduction
- Section 1 The Nature of Intelligence
- Section 2 Measuring Intelligence
- Section 3 Influences on Intelligence
- Section 4 Intelligence and Education
- Section 5 Life Consequences of Intelligence
- 22 IQ Scores Only Measure How Good Someone Is at Taking Tests
- 23 Intelligence Is Not Important in the Workplace
- 24 Intelligence Tests Are Designed to Create or Perpetuate a False Meritocracy
- 25 Very High Intelligence Is Not More Beneficial than Moderately High Intelligence
- 26 Emotional Intelligence Is a Real Ability that Is Helpful in Life
- Section 6 Demographic Group Differences
- Section 7 Societal and Ethical Issues
- References
- Index
Summary
After reading Chapters 21–23, it is apparent that higher intelligence is beneficial for people as they function in school, work, and their everyday lives. Generally speaking, IQ is positively correlated with beneficial outcomes and negatively correlated with unfavorable outcomes, though there are some exceptions. Moreover, these correlations are not perfect, so there are some exceptions to this rule, which is why there are smart individuals who experience unfavorable outcomes, like unemployment, incarceration, and poor health.
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- In the KnowDebunking 35 Myths about Human Intelligence, pp. 223 - 228Publisher: Cambridge University PressPrint publication year: 2020