Intelligence

What traits suggest that someone is intelligent?
Showing one or two of the below traits might not mean that someone is very smart.
But if someone displays all ten of them, they are probably highly intelligent. 
1) They are introverted 
Several studies have shown that introverts are more likely to be highly intelligent, whopping 70% of “gifted” people fall into the introverted category. 
Indeed many of the people we consider geniuses are said to have been introverted. 
Albert Einstein, Charles Darwin, Isaac Newton…
A 2016 study found that people of higher intelligence felt less satisfied when they spent more time hanging out with friends. 
But that’s not the whole story, of course; being an introvert doesn’t make someone automatically intelligent. 
2) They are a cat person
The evidence that those who favor cats are more intelligent is surprisingly compelling!
A study conducted in 2017 found that students who thought they were “cat people” scored higher on abstractness and general intelligence. 
Another study, again conducted on students, came to the same conclusion;  feline fans had higher intelligence. 
Of course, this preference may have links to their personality. In one study, cat lovers were also shown to be more introverted, which makes sense given the previous point. 
3) They are curious
It should come as no surprise that many extremely intelligent people are highly curious. 
Web MD noted that “insatiable curiosity” is one sign of genius in children. 
Whatever the reason, it seems clear that this is a trait that suggests someone is really intelligent. 
4) They are a night owl
“The early bird catches the worm.” 
We’ve all heard it a thousand times. 
But is this correct? 
Well, research suggests that night owls actually have the upper hand when it comes to intelligence. 
5) They are open-minded (if they are young)
This is another one of those traits that you might have guessed. 
A study conducted by Dr. Jacqueline Bichsel found openness “to be a strong predictor of young adults’ ability to retain general knowledge and store short-term information.”
6) They are unconventional 
Geniuses are often unconventional, to say the least. 
This might be due to their openness. 
Einstein didn’t believe in wearing socks. 
Nikola Tesla hardly slept and would walk eight to ten miles every day! 
Benjamin Franklin and Theodore Roosevelt loved swimming in cold, cold water.  
A study also suggested that “liberals” and “atheists” tend to be more intelligent. 
7) They are risk takers 
Some might presume that intelligent people play it safe but evidence from a study in Finland would suggest that risk takers tend to be more intelligent. 
8) They are impulsive
Being super intelligent must come with some downsides, right? 
It sure does. 
One of these is a tendency to be impulsive. 
First, intelligent people tend to give in to instant gratification. 
Moreover, they are often unplanned. 
You can imagine that these combined are not exactly a recipe for success, but it is a trait that often comes with a high IQ, unfortunately. 
9) They are not very physically-active 
When we think of highly intelligent people, ‘lazy’ is not the first word that comes to mind. 
However, science begs to differ. 
A 2016 study published in the Journal of Health Psychology essentially found that smarter people were less physically active than those with lower intelligence. 
10) They struggle with anxiety
Unfortunately, someone who is highly intelligent may suffer from anxiety.
This is backed up by several studies referenced by Psych Central. 
If someone displays these ten traits, you are likely dealing with someone with a high IQ. 
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