Am I Smart?

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For over 100 years, psychologists and academics have crafted different types of intelligence tests, some of which boil a person’s intelligence down to a single number (an IQ). But this test is different!

Your mind is unique, vibrant, and one-of-a-kind—and you deserve a test that really lets you flex your specific brand of brain power! So, are you ready to get started? Hit “Start Quiz” to discover how smart you really are.

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Questions Overview

1. The washing machine isn’t working! What do you do?
  1. Find the manual and try to diagnose the issue by reading carefully.
  2. Take a look at the control panel and look for anything broken.
  3. Go on YouTube to see if I can find tutorials.
  4. Call the company’s customer service line and ask for advice.
2. If 6 lizards can eat 6 dandelions in 6 minutes, how much time would it take a single lizard to eat 2 dandelions?
  1. 12 minutes
  2. 6 minutes
  3. 18 minutes
  4. 15 minutes
3. You’re hiking alone when you injure yourself in a pretty bad tumble. What do you do first?
  1. Use my upper body strength to crawl to a more visible location.
  2. Try to identify the type of injury I have based on my symptoms.
  3. Take a deep breath. I need to be calm before I do anything.
  4. Look for anything in nature that can help me. Do I see any leaves or sticks that would make a good tourniquet?
4. You're asked to explain what an adverb is. What do you say?
  1. It’s a word that modifies verbs, adjectives, and adverbs.
  2. It’s a word that modifies other nouns.
  3. It’s an action word, like “catch” or “play.”
  4. It’s a word that connects other parts of a sentence together.
5. You’re waiting to be interviewed for your dream job. How do you calm your nerves?
  1. I pray or speak to a higher power.
  2. I remind myself of my strengths and capabilities (it's proven that mantras help with performance!).
  3. I hum a tune to distract myself.
  4. I think about how statistically, I'm qualified for the job—the odds are in my favor!
6. Imagine you're editing a photo that’s overloaded with intense colors. What setting allows you to tone these hues down?
  1. Saturation
  2. Brightness
  3. Contrast
  4. Sharpness
7. You're lifting up a heavy box. How do you do it?
  1. I hold it close to my body, have my feet set at a wide stance, and lift with my legs (not my back).
  2. I don't think about it, I just pick it up.
  3. I hold it close to my body, have my feet close together, and lift with back (not my legs).
  4. I use a lifting tool to raise it off the ground.
8. Which of the following is NOT proper camping etiquette?
  1. Keep your campsite lights pointed up so you can be easily found during an emergency.
  2. Look for occupancy tags before setting up camp so you don’t steal someone’s site.
  3. Stay quiet during your campsite’s requested hours.
  4. Throw away your trash and keep your campsite clean.
9. Your friend says they’re learning an instrument with a double reed. You assume they’re learning to play:
  1. The oboe or bassoon.
  2. The clarinet or saxophone.
  3. The flute or piccolo.
  4. The trumpet or trombone.
10. Someone is upset. Which phrase is most likely to make them feel better?
  1. "I totally understand why you'd feel that way. That sounds really upsetting."
  2. "It's going to be okay."
  3. "Can I give you some advice?"
  4. "You should try calming down."
11. Give yourself 30 seconds to list as many of your favorite things as you can (count on your fingers as you go). How many do you come up with?
  1. Over 30
  2. 20-30
  3. 10-20
  4. Less than 10
12. You have to memorize a difficult list of information by the end of the day. What do you do?
  1. Put the information into a song, then memorize it that way.
  2. I'm not worried. I'm great at memorizing what I read naturally.
  3. I use a visual memorization trick (like the Memory Palace trick) so that I can see the information in my mind.
  4. I invite friends over to help me learn. I know that I have an easier time studying in a group than solo.
13. It wouldn't be an intelligence quiz without a "choose the true statement" question! Pick the answer that you think is truest:
  1. Fame, success, and money are most important.
  2. Having fun as often as possible is most important.
  3. Love and relationships are most important.
  4. My spirit, soul, and faith are most important.

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And guess what? Your answers actually might've revealed a potential intelligence superpower in you! You might already be aware of it, or it might be waiting for you to discover. It seems like, based on your answers, you have a special talent for reading, writing, and language in general. We bet that you have a way with words\u2014you\u2019re probably the resident wordsmith or bookworm of your friend group! Hobbies like reading, creative writing, and language learning are right in your wheelhouse.

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All About the Theory of Multiple Intelligences

Some people believe that a person’s intelligence can be identified as a single number: an IQ, or Intelligence Quotient. Other people, like psychologist Howard Gardner, believe that intelligence is better defined in categories rather than as a single number. Let’s take a closer look:

What is the Theory of Multiple Intelligences?
The Theory of Multiple Intelligences speaks to the idea of intelligence taking multiple forms rather than existing as a single trait. In other words, people with different skills and talents (e.g., a basketball player, a chemist, a park ranger, etc.) could all be considered “intelligent,” just in different ways.

The 9 Types of Intelligence

  • Bodily-kinaesthetic intelligence: Think of this as “physical smarts.” A person with this type of intelligence has amazing hand-eye coordination and is really great with their hands.
    • Great careers: Athlete, artisan, contractor, carpenter
  • Existential intelligence: Think of this as “spiritual smarts.” A person with this type of intelligence feels most at home asking big questions within the realm of religion, philosophy, and spirituality.
    • Great careers: Spiritual leader, philosopher, psychic, yoga instructor
    • Note: This intelligence technically isn’t part of Gardner’s official Theory of Multiple Intelligences, but many people still include it in the list.
  • Interpersonal intelligence: Think of this as “people smarts.” A person with this type of intelligence has great social skills and is great at connecting with other people and reading their moods.
    • Great careers: Counselor, teacher, sales representative, government official
  • Intrapersonal intelligence: Think of this as “self smarts.” A person with this type of intelligence is really in tune with their thoughts and feelings and has a deep understanding of their strengths and weaknesses.
    • Great careers: Writer, philosopher, criminologist, psychologist
  • Linguistic intelligence: Think of this as “word smarts.” A person with this type of intelligence is probably skilled at writing, reading, and studying foreign languages.
    • Great careers: Journalist, author, professor, newscaster
  • Logical-mathematical intelligence: Think of this as “logical smarts.” A person with this type of intelligence has amazing critical thinking skills, is good with numbers, and has no trouble viewing things analytically.
    • Great careers: Accountant, programmer, engineer, lawyer
  • Musical intelligence: Think of this as “music smarts.” A person with this type of intelligence is really “tuned” into music and the world of sound and vibrations.
    • Great careers: Musician, vocal coach, singer, composer
  • Natural intelligence: Think of this as “nature smarts.” A person with this type of intelligence really resonates with the natural world, and is great at identifying different aspects of nature.
    • Great careers: Botanist, farmer, ecologist, geologist
  • Spatial intelligence: Think of this as “picture smarts.” A person with this type of intelligence is great at processing the world around them through shapes and visuals.
    • Great careers: Artist, interior designer, architect, graphic designer

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    Oct 21

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