The word intelligence derives from the Latin nouns intelligentia or intellēctus, which in turn stem from the verb intelligere, to comprehend or perceive. In the Middle Ages, the word intellectus became the scholarly technical … See more

The definition of intelligence is controversial, varying in what its abilities are and whether or not it is quantifiable. Some groups of See more

Although humans have been the primary focus of intelligence researchers, scientists have also attempted to investigate animal intelligence, or more broadly, animal cognition. These researchers are interested in studying both mental ability in a … See more

Scholars studying artificial intelligence have proposed definitions of intelligence that include the intelligence demonstrated by machines. Some of these definitions are meant to be general enough to encompass human and other animal intelligence as well. An See more

Human intelligence is the intellectual power of humans, which is marked by complex cognitive feats and high levels of motivation and self-awareness. Intelligence enables humans to remember descriptions of things and use those descriptions in … See more

It has been argued that plants should also be classified as intelligent based on their ability to sense and model external and internal environments and adjust their morphology See more

• Active intellect
• Cattell–Horn–Carroll theory
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