8 Struggles of Being a Highly Intelligent Person

Intelligent people are gifted at analyzing concepts and building upon them to form a better understanding of the world and those around them, how everything is connected, and why things are the way they are. A Highly Intelligent Person often has remarkably high IQs, academic achievements, and go on to become successful leaders and trailblazers in their fields. However, they are faced with certain problems and challenges that only they can relate to. Having said that, here are 8 struggles only highly intelligent people will understand. #intelligentpeople #iq #struggles #psych2go Related Videos: 5 Signs You Are HIGHLY Intelligent! 9 Types of Intelligence 6 Reasons Why Intelligent People Find it Hard To Be Happy Credits Writer: Chloe Avenasa Script Editor: Denise Ding & Kelly Soong VO: Amanda Silvera Animator: Cole YouTube Manager: Cindy Cheong References: Azuma, H., & Kashiwagi, K. (2007). Descriptors for an Intelligent Person. Japanese Psychological Research, 29 (1); 17-26. Davidson, H. H. (2015). A Study on the Personality of Highly Intelligent Children. Journal of Developmental Psychology, 19 (8); 178-186. Hany, E. A. (1996). How Leisure Activities Correspond to the Development of Creative Achievement: Insights From A Study of Highly Intelligent Individuals. High Ability Studies, 7 (1); 65-82. Kanazawa, S. (2012). The Intelligence Paradox: Why the Intelligent Choice Isn’t Always the Smart One. New York: Wiley. Getzels, J. W., & Jackson, P. W. (2011). Family Environment and Cognitive Styles: A Study on Highly Intelligent and Highly Creative Adolescents. American Sociological Review, 6 (15); 351-359.