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Flexibility is at the heart of human intelligence

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

The brain’s dynamic properties drive human intelligence.

General intelligence does not originate from a single brain region or network. Emerging neuroscience evidence instead suggests that intelligence reflects the ability to flexibly transition between network states.

Aron Barbey University of Illinois psychology professor.

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There has been a recent shift in focus towards biological determinants of intelligence.

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The brain is modular, meaning that different parts of the brain are responsible for specific functions.

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No specific area of the brain is responsible for it's overall organization and functionality, rather the whole brain works coherently of itself.

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There are two main facets of general intelligence, crystallized intelligence and fluid intelligence.

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General intelligence is enhanced by the dual abilities of effectively reaching crystallized intelligence, and adapting fluid intelligence.