Are You Extremely Intelligent? Maybe a Genius? Rate Yourself Here. No “Next” Buttons. No Pop-up Ads

1. Identify the traits that match you. 
2. Tally the points attached to your traits
3. See How You Score

• You studied music at an early age. (4) 
• You are curious (4)
• You are creative (4)
• You’re work environment tends to be messy and unorganized most of the time (3)
• You often have numerous projects underway simultaneously.  (3)
• You prefer cats over dogs (1)
• You are a night owl and stay up late reading or working on projects. (2)
• You don’t use an alarm clock  (2)
• You use or have used alcohol and/or recreational drugs and have possibly been treated for addiction problems.  (1)
• Most of your friends and acquaintances are extremely intelligent.  (3)
• You are compassionate and empathetic (3)
• You think about your place in the universe and contemplate on the meaning of life.. Why am I here? What’s my purpose? Where did I come from? Where am I going? (4)
• You are tall (1)
• You enjoy being alone (2)
• Physical fitness is a priority ((2)
• You consider all of the facts before coming to a conclusion (4)
• You have a mental health problem such as manic depression /bipolar,  autism spectrum disorder, schizophrenia. Or you worry constantly and have high anxiety and panic attacks. (2)
• You question yourself constantly. (2)
• You never assume that you are the smartest person in the room (3)
• You are a liberal (2)
• You have a sense of humor and like jokes, sarcasm and dark humor. (3)
• You are not inhibited about swearing and using foul language. (2)
• You have good rhythm and timing (3)
• You daydream (3)
• You have large pupils. (Not your students, your eyes) (1)
• You trust other people (3)
• Other people trust you (3) 
• You don’t leave things to chance (3)
• You may be lazy or appear to be lazy to others. Sometimes you get above average results working less than average (2)
• You are cooperative and not extremely aggressive (2)
• You were breastfed.(1)
• You’re the oldest sibling in your family or second oldest in a family with four or more brothers and sisters. (2)
• You have a good memory. (3)
• You have good reasoning and can solve problems. (4)
• You speak more than one language (3)
• You are proficient in your native language. (3)
• You were a virgin when you graduated from high school. Maybe college also.(1)
• You have achievements that are impressive (3)
• You have good intuition (2)
• You have experienced synchronicities. That is, for no explicable reason things have fallen into place perfectly at exactly the right time and place, or a person suddenly and unexpectedly appears in your life to provide something you need. (1)

Scoring

96-100 You may be the next Leonardo da Vinci. Only one out of ten million people are as smart as you. (Or you may be living in a state of self delusion). 

91-95 Possibly a genius, definitely close

86-90  Extremely Intelligent!! 

This quiz is not scientific but can help us capitalize on our strengths and identity traits that can be improved.  It’s a list gleaned from the various IQ and intelligence tests found posted online designed to grab your attention in order to bombard you with advertisements.  In doing so they trivialize a complex subject.  However there’s many ways we can increase our intelligence. Our brains are not hard wired. The brain is malleable and new pathways emerge when we challenge ourselves to do new things. This becomes even more important as we age.

Here are some things that I often see when browsing articles on the subject.

1. Take music lessons if you’ve never had music. We know for certain that when children start music at an early age it improves their performance in academics outside of music. As we age learning music takes more time, but with diligence and perseverance the reward is gratifying. 
2. Learn a second language. 
3. Do things that keep your mind active such as crossword puzzles and memory games.
4. Strive for optimal health. Exercise regularly doing both aerobics and strength training. Lose the extra pounds, Eat a healthy diet that’s primarily fresh fruits and vegetables, quality protein and high fiber grains. Avoid fast food and processed foods.
5. Have lots of sex. That’s what the experts say!  I’m not going to question their expertise!  And if you were a virgin when you finished your PhD you have some catching up to do! 
6. Take on a new hobby or activity that keeps your mind engaged. Curiosity is good, and if you don’t have a cat, no worries! 
7. Take yoga and/or meditation. Stress interferes with the brain’s ability to function so activities that reduce stress are crucial. 
8. You may be a night owl but make sure you get plenty of sleep. It’s crucial for optimal brain function. 
9. Don’t increase your stress by reading articles or taking quizzes online that have “next” buttons!