Signs You Might Have Low Intelligence (And What You Can Do About It)

What are the subtle signs of low intelligence or cognitive rigidity, and how can we overcome them? In this video, we dive into the psychology of rigid thinking patterns, how they impact problem-solving, and actionable steps you can take to build cognitive flexibility.

Special thanks to our animator, Rachelle, for bringing this topic to our attention after watching a video on cognitive rigidity by  ⁨@AlanaAnijar⁩ 

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Research & References:

Cahalan, S., Mitroff, S. R., Subiaul, F., & Rosenblau, G. (2025). Using the cognitive rigidity-flexibility dimension to deepen our understanding of cognitive function. Personality Neuroscience, 8, e3. https://doi.org/10.1017/pen.2025.3

Ramakrishnan, S., Robbins, T. W., & Zmigrod, L. (2022). Cognitive rigidity, habitual tendencies, and obsessive-compulsive symptoms: Individual differences and compensatory interactions. Frontiers in Psychiatry, 13, 856330. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyt.2022.856330

Schaie, K. W., Dutta, R., & Willis, S. L. (1991). Relationship between rigidity-flexibility and cognitive abilities in adulthood. Psychology and Aging, 6(3), 371–383. https://doi.org/10.1037/0882-7974.6.3.371

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