August 2012
“Our lives began to end the day we become silent about things that matter. I...”
– (via lovvr)
sirlamchops:
so people are heading off to college pretty soon. like in a week for some of them soon. it’s weird though. i heard (and hope) that when reuniting with them later on, everything will feel the same. i guess the beautiful thing about that is that if we say our goodbyes and leave on a good note, we’ll have preserved our friendships to they way the were before separating. of course,...
Self-Defeating Facts about Intelligence
psych-facts:
processproduct:
Contrary to fairness and stereotype, intelligence and attractiveness are highly correlated.
Intelligence is associated with performance in all jobs. It doesn’t matter whether you’re an accountant, a garbage collector, a dental hygienist, or a physicist— if you want to be successful, you better gots some IQ.
Intelligence is associated with emotional development...
I need friends
“I’ve always wanted to be with you. I was just afraid that you would get tired of...”
– Stephanie Hale (Revenge of the Homecoming Queen)
The Nine Types of Intelligence
psych-facts:
1. Naturalist Intelligence (“Nature Smart”)
Designates the human ability to discriminate among living things (plants, animals) as well as sensitivity to other features of the natural world (clouds, rock configurations). This ability was clearly of value in our evolutionary past as hunters, gatherers, and farmers; it continues to be central in such roles as botanist or chef. It is...
