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Why are some people more intelligent than others?

(barring any mental illness) Do Genes play a part?

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    MaybePhil - 36-40 years old

    Posted by MaybePhil May 4th, 2010 at 7:01AM

    Depends on measure, genes play as much a part as environment. In less than ideal upbringing a lot of mental resources are used just for survival, as well as sometimes there being a social stigma placed on being well educated, sometimes this is dangerous even. In a good home environment little resources are devoted to survival and concentration on academic work can be a lot greater leading to better scores.

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6 Answers to "Why are some people more intelligent than others?"

  1. Nitehowl - 56-60 years old - male

    Posted by Nitehowl May 4th, 2010 at 5:40AM

    I would say people are a lot smarter than they think.
    If they will just put some thought into it.

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  2. ZzztinkZzz - 41-45 years old - female

    Posted by ZzztinkZzz May 4th, 2010 at 4:55AM

    Take two brothers 1 is of high IQ and is a top class surgeon, the other is of average IQ and a world class musician .. how do you rate intelligence, everyone has a talent for something ..

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  3. AriesRSA - 46-50 years old - female

    Posted by AriesRSA May 4th, 2010 at 4:43AM

    Genetic make-up.

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  4. Faidle - 16-17 years old - female

    Posted by Faidle May 4th, 2010 at 4:30AM

    Because some people are more intelligent than others. :p

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  5. stillgrieving - 41-45 years old

    Posted by stillgrieving May 4th, 2010 at 4:29AM

    I think so, but it is also dependant on upbringing and luck.

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