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1、You probably think youre pretty smart. Most people believe theyre smarter than the average American, according to a study from YouGov. Yet when it comes to IQ, most of us are indeed average, falling in the 80-119 point range. While this number peaks in our late teens to early 20s and remains relativ
2、ely stable as we age, that doesnt mean your potential is fixed.The fact is, intelligence can be increasedand quite dramatically, writes behavior-analytic psychologist Bryan Roche of the National University of Ireland in Psychology Today. Those who claim that IQ is fixed for life are in fact referrin
3、g to our IQ test scores, which are relatively stablenot to our intelligence levels, which are constantly increasing.David Shenk, author of The Genius in All of Us, says its virtually impossible to determine any individuals true intellectual limitations at any age; anyone has the potential for genius
4、 or, at the very least, greatness. The key is to let go of the myth that giftedness is innate.A belief in inborn gifts and limits is much gentler on the psyche: The reason you arent a great opera singer is because you cant be one. Thats simply the way you were wired. Thinking of talent as innate mak
5、es our world more manageable, more comfortable. It relieves a person of the burden of expectation, he writes in his book.If you want to be smarter than the average American, its not only possible; its within reach. Intelligence is the ability to acquire and apply knowledge and skills, and includes t
6、he ability to reason, solve problems, remember information, and be creative. Increasing your intelligenceeven taking yours to genius statustakes a willingness to do the work.While taking a class and reading a book are two ways to learn something new, here are six surprising tasks that boost your bra
7、inpower, make learning easier, and put you on the road to greatness:1. TRAIN YOUR MEMORYWhile a professor at the University of California, Irvine, Susanne Jaeggi found that an activity known as the n-back task increases fluid intelligence, which is the ability to reason and solve new problems indepe
8、ndent of previous knowledge. The n-back game challenges participants to keep track of spoken words or locations on a grid, and identify when a letter or grid location is repeated. N-back training, which is available for free online, can help improve memory and problem-solving skills.2. OPEN YOURSELF
9、 TO NEW POINTS OF VIEWAnother way to increase your intelligence is to expand your network and consider other peoples points of view. The exercise will open your mind to new opportunities and promote cognitive growth. Learning is the act of exposing yourself to new information, and meeting new people
10、 facilitates the process, especially when the viewpoints conflict with your own.Open your mind and listen to arguments that make no sense to youand try to find some sense in them, writes Roche.3. FIND MOTIVATIONUncommon achievement takes a source of motivation, says Shenk. You have to want it, want
11、it so bad you will never give up, so bad that you are ready to sacrifice time, money, sleep, friendships, even your reputation, he writes in The Genius in All of Us.Motivation can be conscious or unconscious, and can spring from a variety of sources, including inspiration, desperation, revenge, or f
12、uture regret.4. DO CARDIOVASCULAR WORKOUTSCardiovascular fitness can raise your verbal intelligence and improve long-term memory, according to a study from the University of Gothenburg in Sweden.Increased cardiovascular fitness was associated with better cognitive scores, writes lead researcher Mari
13、a Aberg in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. In contrast, muscular strength was only weakly associated with intelligence.5. PLAY VIDEO GAMESWhile it looks like a good way to waste time, video gaming can actually stimulate the growth of neurons and promote connectivity in the regio
14、ns of the brain responsible for spatial orientation, memory formation, and strategic planning. In a study conducted at the Max Planck Institute for Human Development and Charit University Medicine in Berlin, researchers found that video games such as Super Mario benefit the brain by improving sensor
15、y, perceptual, and attentional tasks.Video games can reverse the negative effects of aging on the brain as well. In a study done at the University of California, San Francisco, researchers found a specially designed 3-D driving video game boosted mental skills like multitasking and focusing in older
16、 adults. Gaming improved their short-term memory, a cognitive ability that typically declines with age.6. MEDITATEMindful meditation can increase the neuroplasticity in the brain, according to a study from the University of Oregon and Texas Tech Universitys Neuroimaging Institute.Participants in a five-day study were led through guided meditation for 20 minutes a day, focusing on breathing
