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Intelligence Stereotypes

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How is intelligence determined? Is it the ability to achieve a high score on a test or is it more than some questions on a paper with a score? Intelligence is defined by Oxford Dictionary as the ability to acquire and apply knowledge and skills. The true nature of intelligence lies within deeper aspects of a person's life that does not have a definitive score. This means a person who is deemed dull or unintelligent by society, may be intelligent in other parts of their life. Intelligence should be defined as different aspects of an individual's life like creativity, morality, or emotional intelligence rather than an IQ score in order to develop a society that values all kinds of intelligence and limits stereotypes.
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