Structural brain variation and general intelligence.

Richard J Haier, Rex E Jung, Ronald A Yeo, Kevin Head, Michael T Alkire

September 2004 Neuroimage

Synopsis of Social media discussions

The discussions reflect a recognition that structural brain variation correlates with intelligence, with comments like 'brain complexity' and references to gray matter volume highlighting interest in the brain's physical basis for IQ. The tone and choice of words suggest an appreciation for the research, but the overall engagement remains relatively superficial, focusing on general concepts rather than detailed critique or application.

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Agreement
 Moderate agreement

Most discussions show moderate agreement, recognizing that brain structure relates to intelligence, as seen in remarks like 'brain complexity' and 'correlation between gray matter volumes and IQ.'

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Interest
 Moderate level of interest

Participants demonstrate general interest, discussing brain regions and their relation to intelligence without deep technical detail.

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Engagement
 Moderate level of engagement

Responses reflect some engagement, mentioning specific brain regions and structural variations, but lack extensive analysis or debate.

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Impact
 Moderate level of impact

The conversations seem to acknowledge the significance of understanding brain structure for intelligence, implying moderate impact on scientific or educational perspectives.

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383

Total Likes

12

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95,492

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    Por ejemplo, analizaron y establecieron una correlación entre los volúmenes de la materia gris y materia blanca en diferentes regiones del cerebro con el desempeño en tests de coeficiente intelectual. https://t.co/imijGhtgk1
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Abstract Synopsis

  • The study found that overall brain volume explains about 16% of the variation in general intelligence (IQ), but the relationship between the size of specific brain regions and IQ was not well understood.
  • Using voxel-based morphometry (VBM) on two independent samples, the researchers identified that higher gray matter volume in specific Brodmann areas (such as frontal, temporal, parietal, and occipital lobes) is associated with higher IQ scores.
  • The results highlight that intelligence is supported by a distributed network of brain regions and suggest that the relationship between brain volume and IQ develops over adulthood.]