Understanding the relationship between general intelligence and socio-cognitive abilities in humans
Pablo Fernández-Berrocal1, Rosario Cabello2, María José Gutiérrez-Cobo1
1Department of Basic Psychology,Faculty of Psychology,University of Málaga,29071,Spainberrocal@uma.esmjgc@uma.eshttps://www.researchgate.net/profile/Pablo_Fernandez-Berrocalhttps://www.researchgate.net/profile/Maria_Jose_Gutierrez-Cobo.
The Behavioral and Brain Sciences
|January 19, 2018
Summary
The connection between general intelligence and social-cognitive skills is unclear. This study reviews evidence and proposes a link between general intelligence and human socio-cognitive abilities.
Area of Science:
- Cognitive Psychology
- Comparative Psychology
- Neuroscience
Background:
- The relationship between general intelligence and socio-cognitive abilities remains poorly understood in both humans and animals.
- Existing research provides a substantial evidence base on the interplay among general intelligence, theory of mind, and emotional intelligence.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the assertion that the link between general intelligence and socio-cognitive abilities is poorly understood.
- To propose a connection between general intelligence and socio-cognitive abilities in humans, supported by existing evidence.
Main Methods:
- Literature review and synthesis of existing empirical evidence.
- Analysis of studies investigating general intelligence (g factor).
- Examination of research on theory of mind (ToM) and emotional intelligence (EI).
Main Results:
- Substantial evidence suggests a relationship between general intelligence and socio-cognitive skills.
- Theory of Mind and Emotional Intelligence are key components of socio-cognitive abilities.
- The evidence supports a positive correlation between higher general intelligence and enhanced socio-cognitive functioning.
Conclusions:
- The relationship between general intelligence and socio-cognitive abilities is not as poorly understood as suggested, with significant evidence supporting a link.
- General intelligence appears to be a significant predictor of socio-cognitive abilities in humans.
- Further research can refine our understanding of the specific mechanisms underlying this relationship.
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