8 Surprising Habits That Reveal Hidden Struggles with Intelligence, According to Psychology
Recognizing them can be the first step to avoiding these pitfalls and improving ourselves in the process.
1. Closed-mindedness on repeat
I’ve met plenty of folks who cling tightly to their opinions and refuse to entertain new viewpoints.
They won’t even consider the possibility that someone else might have a piece of the puzzle they’re missing.
This lines up with what an interesting study found: open-mindedness is linked to intelligence and divergent thinking.
In other words, people who can’t adapt their beliefs when presented with new facts have a kind of tunnel vision that holds them back from learning and growing.
