How Fluid Intelligence Changes with Age

Ever heard someone say, “You can’t teach an old dog new tricks”? Well, when it comes to fluid intelligence, there’s a bit of truth to that. Fluid intelligence is basically your brain’s raw problem-solving power—how well you think on your feet, spot patterns, and work through new challenges without needing past experience or knowledge…

Processing Speed and Intelligence: What’s the Deal?

Let’s talk processing speed—it’s like the Wi-Fi connection of your brain. When it’s fast, things just flow, but when it’s slow, everything feels like it’s buffering. So, what’s the connection between how quickly we process info and how smart we are? Psychologists and researchers have been geeking out about this for decades, and some…

Defining Visual-Spatial Abilities

Let’s talk about something that’s running the show in your everyday life—even if you don’t realize it: visual-spatial abilities. Whether you’re figuring out how to squeeze all your groceries into one bag (#TetrisChampion), navigating with a map, or assembling that “easy-to-build” IKEA furniture, visual-spatial skills are always working behind the scenes. But what exactly…