6 Struggles of Being Overly Intelligent
Channel: Psych2Go
Date: 2022-11-28

Intelligence like anything else is really hard to measure. Even though we have what is known as general intelligence or the g factor coined by a famous British psychologist Carles Spearman (1863-1945), people still disagree that intelligence can truly be measured. For example, how do you separate those who have street-smart, and have life experiences, from those who are generally better with logic, reading, and taking tests? That aside, we will cover 6 interesting studies linking general intelligence and psychology. 

Highly intelligent people also struggle to find love, but why? This video might give you an explanation: https://youtu.be/PiW7Fr-ZDoQ 

DISCLAIMER: This video is for entertainment purposes only. It is not intended to replace medical advice. Please visit your medical or mental professional if you need help or advice. 

Writer: Sara Del Villar 
Editor: Brie Villanueva
Script Manager: Kelly Soong
Voice: Amanda Silvera (www.youtube.com/amandasilvera)
Animator: Mara Erika
YouTube Manager: Cindy Cheong

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Additional source about the link between hig iq, choline and depression:
Zhao, D., Xu, X., Pan, L. et al. Pharmacologic activation of cholinergic alpha7 nicotinic receptors mitigates depressive-like behavior in a mouse model of chronic stress. J Neuroinflammation 14, 234 (2017). Pharmacologic activation of cholinergic alpha7 nicotinic receptors mitigates depressive-like behavior in a mouse model of chronic stress - Journal of Neuroinflammation