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Psychologist Identifies 'Stupid' Habits of Highly Intelligent People

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A psychologist suggests that highly intelligent individuals may exhibit two seemingly counterintuitive habits: hesitating on simple questions and opting for more complex problem-solving methods. These behaviors, often perceived as 'stupid,' are actually indicators of deeper cognitive processes and a more thorough approach to understanding and answering. AI

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Psychologist Identifies 'Stupid' Habits of Highly Intelligent People

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  1. Forbes — Innovation TIER_1 English(EN) · Mark Travers, Contributor ·

    2 ‘Stupid’ Habits Of Highly Intelligent People, By A Psychologist

    Smart people often hesitate on easy questions and work things out the long way. Psychology explains why these 'stupid' habits signal real intelligence.

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