The Link Between Intelligence and Problem-Solving Speed

A recent study challenges the conventional belief that intelligent people think faster. The study discovered that people with higher fluid intelligence, which is a measure of problem-solving ability, actually took more time to solve difficult tasks compared to those with lower fluid intelligence. The researchers stumbled upon the finding while creating personalized brain network models based on data from the Human Connectome Project. The researchers proposed a trade-off between decision-making speed and accuracy, which aligns with theories from fields like economy and psychology on fast and slow thinking. The study provides valuable insights into the relationship between intelligence, decision-making speed, and brain network dynamics.