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Most psychologists regard wisdom as distinct from the cognitive abilities measured by standardized [[intelligence]] tests. Wisdom is often considered to be a trait that can be developed by experience, but not taught.
Most psychologists regard wisdom as distinct from the cognitive abilities measured by standardized [[intelligence]] tests. Wisdom is often considered to be a trait that can be developed by experience, but not taught.
When applied to practical matters, the term wisdom is synonymous with [[prudence]]. Some see wisdom as a quality that even a child, otherwise immature, may possess independent of experience or complete knowledge. The status of wisdom or prudence as a [[virtue]] is recognized in [[cultural]], [[philosophical]] and [[religious]] sources. Some define wisdom in a [[utilitarian]] sense, as foreseeing consequences and acting to maximize the long-term common [[goodness|good]].{{Fact|date=March 2007}}
When applied to practical matters, the term wisdom is synonymous with [[prudence]]. Some see wisdom as a quality that even a child, otherwise immature, may possess independent of experience or complete knowledge. The status of wisdom or prudence as a [[virtue]] is recognized in [[cultural]], [[philosophical]] and [[religious]] sources. Some define wisdom in a [[utilitarian]] sense, as foreseeing consequences and acting to maximize the long-term common [[goodness|good]].
As such, in general, wisdom is looked at his/her ideals and principles that govern all actions and decisions. Applications of personal wisdom include one's ethical and social guidelines in life that determines one’s unique style of personality, the particular nature of short and long-term goal(s) pursued in life (spiritual or materialistic for example), perspective on life, social attitudes, etc.
As such, in general, wisdom is looked at his/her ideals and principles that govern all actions and decisions. Applications of personal wisdom include one's ethical and social guidelines in life that determines one’s unique style of personality, the particular nature of short and long-term goal(s) pursued in life (spiritual or materialistic for example), perspective on life, social attitudes, etc.
