Understanding how your mind actually works and thinks through problems reveals why you excel in some areas and struggle in ...

How well do you understand the world of words? Verbal ability includes the capacity to reason using language, and to use words appropriately and in context. This test measures some of these abilities.

We know that a complex web of biology, psychology, and environment drives aggressive behavior in humans. But a recent, massive review of existing research sheds light on a highly specific piece of the ...

A recent comprehensive review of existing scientific research suggests that individuals who engage in impulsive acts of violence tend to score lower on intelligence tests compared to non-violent ...

Potential signs of high intelligence include being messy and worrying a lot. As it turns out, smart people tend to sell themselves short. Check out the list below and see if any of these signs apply ...

Cognitive function, especially verbal intelligence, is strongly and consistently associated with myopia (nearsightedness) among adolescents, according to a study published in BMC Public Health.

Educational psychologist explains why many online IQ tests confuse evidence-based assessment with entertainment and ...

Psychologists administer IQ tests. Some psychologists don't test children younger than 4. Costs for testing can vary by the provider. Isla McNabb, a 2-year-old from Kentucky recently became the ...

AN immature science often breeds premature conclusions. Psychology is distinctly an immature science. Twenty-five years ago it was still considered a part of philosophy, and only since then has it ...