Effective Study Methods and Intelligence

The video discusses the evolution and significance of mental tests, emphasizing that intelligence is a learned trait. It provides strategies for solving test problems and compares educational systems worldwide, highlighting the importance of effective study habits and the role of writing in learning. The video critiques the Brazilian education system and stresses the need for individual, active study over passive learning.

Who was the first person to invent the mental level test?

• Marie Curie

• Isaac Newton

• Dr. Leser

• Albert Einstein

What was the initial belief about intelligence during the time of Dr. Leser?

• It was a learned trait

• It was a genetic factor

• It was determined by environment

• It was influenced by diet

In a sample mental level test, what is the first step to solve it efficiently?

• Guess the answer

• Eliminate incorrect options

• Ask for help

• Skip the question

What is the key to increasing your chances when guessing on a test?

• Asking a friend

• Skipping the question

• Choosing the first option

• Eliminating three incorrect options

What is the main factor that determines success in difficult exams according to the video?

• Knowing more information

• Being more intelligent

• Studying longer hours

• Having better teachers

What does the comparison between Japanese and English educational systems show?

• Japanese students are genetically smarter

• The English educational system is superior

• The Japanese educational system is more effective

• English students study harder

What is the average IQ of the Brazilian population according to the video?

• 87

• 95

• 113

• 100

What is a major problem with the Brazilian educational system?

• Too many students and few teachers

• Focus on being good students rather than good learners

• Lack of modern technology

• Overemphasis on sports

What is the recommended method for studying effectively?

• Reading on a screen

• Writing by hand

• Listening to music

• Watching videos

What is the effect of spending more than an hour a day on Facebook according to the video?

• Increases social skills

• Decreases intelligence

• Has no effect

• Improves intelligence