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Nonhuman Intelligence

Cremieux Recueil • 199 implied HN points • 07 Mar 24
🔬 Science Cognition Intelligence Comparative Analysis Machine Learning Psychometrics
  1. It's challenging to compare intelligence between humans and nonhuman species like apes due to the lack of suitable cognitive tests.
  2. Machine intelligence testing is complex, and comparing it to human intelligence is not straightforward.
  3. Comparing intelligence across different groups may be hindered by factors like age and methodological barriers.

The State of 'the Gaps' 2022-23

Cremieux Recueil • 96 implied HN points • 31 Dec 23
🔬 Science Psychometrics Data Analysis
  1. The observed Black-White intelligence gap in standardized test performance has shown some variations over the years.
  2. Errors were found in a study that claimed a significant closure in the intelligence gap between Black and White individuals.
  3. Recent data and analyses suggest that the racial intelligence gap in the U.S. has not significantly closed and remains consistent with historical observations.

EQ > IQ

Vectors of Mind • 176 implied HN points • 04 Aug 23
🔬 Science Intelligence Evolution Psychometrics Language Genetics
  1. Emotional Intelligence (EQ) is argued to be more fundamental to human evolution and the 'Good Life' than Intelligence Quotient (IQ), despite being harder to measure.
  2. Traits exist both as idealized forms and measurable approximations through psychological instruments like surveys, but the accuracy of these measurements is limited.
  3. The General Factor of Personality (GFP) is emphasized as a more fundamental concept than the general factor of intelligence (g), with language reflecting its importance and complexity.
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Personality around the world

Vectors of Mind • 216 implied HN points • 16 Mar 23
🔬 Science Psychometrics Language Models Personality Traits
  1. Personality models show consistent traits across languages, especially the Big Two: social self-regulation and dynamism.
  2. Understanding personality across languages requires bilingual cohorts or careful translations, as words may not have direct equivalents.
  3. Research suggests that analyzing language models in multiple languages could lead to a universal model of personality, potentially superior to the Big Five.

How Intelligent is the Average Rationalist?

sebjenseb • 157 implied HN points • 03 Jul 23
🔬 Science Research Data Analysis Statistical Analysis Psychometrics
  1. The average IQ of rationalists may not be as high as self-reported values suggest, with estimates pointing to an average IQ between 125-130.
  2. Analysis of SAT and IQ scores of rationalists indicates an estimated average IQ of about 133.6 after accounting for biases.
  3. Educational attainment and plausible assumptions suggest the average IQ of internet rationalists is between 125-130, considering selection for educational attainment.

Standardized usability questionnaires: post-task measures

UX Psychology • 59 implied HN points • 23 Dec 21
🕹 Technology Usability Psychometrics User Experience Testing
  1. Post-task questionnaires capture user impressions immediately after a task, offering insights into user experience.
  2. Popular post-task questionnaires include the After-Scenario Questionnaire (ASQ), Subjective Mental Effort Question (SMEQ), and Expectation ratings (ER), each providing valuable usability feedback.
  3. When conducting usability studies, using multiple post-task questionnaires, like ASQ and SEQ, is recommended for a better understanding of user perceptions.