Topic: variability of IQ

The “Use It or Lose It” Effect: Research Reveals That IQ Can Fluctuate

Editorial Team

Though we rely on our intelligence every day, the exact nature of intelligence remains poorly understood. Researchers are unsure of how to best define intelligence and how many different “types” of intelligence there might be. There’s also been a great deal of debate over the plasticity of the mind. In the past, most people assumed that one’s level ...

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How Playing Music Affects a Child’s Brain

Anna Kaminsky

I recently stumbled upon the article "Music Lessons Increase IQ" written by my former UofT professor Dr. Glenn Schellenberg and published at "Psychological Science". His research studies show that 3 years of weekly music lessons resulted in 6-7% increase in IQ in 9 year olds. This research findings highlight the importance of music for developing child's brain.   Music is a fundamental part ...

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