− | '''Intelligence ''' is a property of [[mind]] that encompasses many related abilities, such as the capacities to [[reason]], [[plan]], [[problem solving|solve problems]], think [[abstraction|abstractly]], comprehend ideas and [[language]], and [[Learning|learn]]. There are several ways to define intelligence. In some cases intelligence may include traits such as [[creativity]], [[personality psychology|personality]], [[character structure|character]], [[knowledge]], or [[wisdom]]. However other psychologists prefer not to include these traits in the definition of intelligence. | + | '''Intelligence ''' is a property of [[mind]] that encompasses many related abilities, such as the capacities to [[rationality|reason]], plan, solve problems, [[thinking|think]] abstractly, comprehend ideas and [[language]], and [[Learning|learn]]. There are several ways to define intelligence. In some cases intelligence may include traits such as [[creativity]], [[personality]], [[character]], [[knowledge]], or [[wisdom]]. However other psychologists prefer not to include these traits in the definition of intelligence. |
| [[Wolfgang Köhler|Wolfgang Köhler's]] pioneering research on the intelligence of apes is a classic example of research in this area. Stanley Coren's book, ''[[The Intelligence of Dogs]]'' is a notable popular book on the topic. | | [[Wolfgang Köhler|Wolfgang Köhler's]] pioneering research on the intelligence of apes is a classic example of research in this area. Stanley Coren's book, ''[[The Intelligence of Dogs]]'' is a notable popular book on the topic. |