Intelligence quotient (IQ) is stratified into eight levels including very low, low, average, above average, high, very high, superior and very superior intelligence.
However, noteworthy is the fact that one's level of intelligence is dynamic rather than static - it changes with time, diet and training. According to John Locke, a medieval philosopher, "the mind of a new born is a 'tabula rasa'. This implies that individuals are born without any form of inborn knowledge, information or mental content. Therefore, all knowledge is learned or conceived.
Intelligence Quotient (IQ), deductively could be said to vary proportionately with knowledge or information and grit. In mathematical terms, if intelligence quotient is Q and knowledge is I, while grit is G then Q varies with I and G. And Q= K+I+G, where K is the constant of proportionality. K here can be perceived to be the individual's genetic make up, representing one's area of interest. Genetic make up is constant, while hard work or grit and information vary. Therefore, grit and information, and not talent determines one's success.
However, a healthy body begets a healthy mind, and nourishment can not be swept under the carpet here. Therefore, I would like to add that grit, information and nourishment work together to enhance intelligence quotient (IQ). If nourishment is represented as n, then Q = K+I+G+n.
IQ Boost Tips
1. Get Informed.
2. Work hard on difficult tasks repetitively.
3. Nourish your brain to boost your IQ.
Subsequent posts will specify how to go about doing all these effectively.
Festus C. Anaba, B Med. Sci. Physiology
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