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Intelligent people may overthink, struggle to let go, and freeze on small decisions

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Highly intelligent individuals may exhibit behaviors that appear counterintuitive, such as an intense need to fully understand situations before moving on, a trait linked to a high "need for cognition." This drive for complete understanding, supported by research correlating it with various intelligence measures, can lead them to revisit unresolved issues or explanations. Additionally, intelligent people might struggle with minor decisions due to a tendency towards "maximizing," where they seek the absolute best option, even when a satisfactory choice would suffice. AI

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Intelligent people may overthink, struggle to let go, and freeze on small decisions

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

    2 ‘Weird Ticks’ Only Intelligent People Have, By A Psychologist

    Here’s why the most intelligent person you know sometimes acts like they don’t know or understand the fundamentals.

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