Perseverance And Intellectual Ability For Achieving Success?

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Since before 1900’s intelligence was the single most important aspect to achieving success and determining future ambitions. This is shown through Intellectual Quotient test commonly known as IQ tests. Tanner (2015) explains that the IQ test was developed by English and French psychologists during the start of World War One. IQ testing was established to decided potential officers from a vast amount of recruits. However, in recent history the theory of intelligence has been challenged due to an article written by William James which question why do some people achieve more than others with matched intelligence? (Duckworth et al. 2007). These sources identify whether character such as perseverance or intellectual ability are important for accomplishing …show more content…

These opposing opinions are centred on research, such as sociology and psychology in behavioural science. The sources indicate that memory capacity and practise corresponds to achieving long term goals as they are component needed for both perseverance and intelligence.(Howe, cited in in Duckworth et al. 2007) perseverance is just as vital as intellect Tanner (2015) outlines that if two people have the same levels of perseverance it is intelligence that separates the two. Therefore, this statement allows further understanding to how these two factors are needed. Although, additional evidence is needed as it will allow further comprehension of conflicting topics, to conclude, nor perseverance or intelligence is favoured over the other.
In summary, characteristic traits such as perseverance indicates how a person with low intelligence can obtain high achievements however, intelligence allows a large advantage in many fields and achieving academic goals. Although, more evidence is needed on both character and intelligence to further understand which factor is more important for attaining long term success. Other main elements are needed are practise and sufficient memory capacity to become a high achiever as explained through evidence of the

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