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August 2007 PMID 17645401

Prefrontal cognitive ability, intelligence, Big Five personality, and the prediction of advanced academic and workplace performance.

Daniel M Higgins, Jordan B Peterson, Robert O Pihl, Alice G M Lee

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The collection includes comments questioning the relevance of IQ to socioeconomic factors, such as income, and criticizing certain responses for misunderstanding the research, demonstrating active engagement. Words like 'dead wrong' and mention of 'income level vs. IQ' highlight critical tone, while questions about how cognitive ability relates to success show curiosity-driven interest.

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Participants are actively discussing details, raising questions, and critiquing methodologies, reflecting a moderate level of engagement.

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Abstract in brief

  • The study found that prefrontal cognitive ability (DPFCA) is significantly related to academic success and work performance, even after controlling for intelligence and personality traits like Conscientiousness.
  • In undergraduate samples, DPFCA showed strong correlations with academic performance and IQ, indicating its importance in academic achievement.
  • In workplace settings, DPFCA predicted supervisor ratings of both managerial and factory work performance, highlighting its relevance for assessing job competence beyond personality assessments.]
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The Keyhole Podcast
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@VoltreySR @AdamJSchwarz @bbcquestiontime https://t.co/zBaK5erL8K

Nov 19, 2021 · 1 like · 24 followers View post →
Tim
@StatDemystic · X

@dr_klassen @ShineboxHukster @jailbirdzz @BrandonLBradfor Higgins, D. M., Peterson, J. B., Pihl, R. O., & Lee, A. G. (2007). Prefrontal cognitive ability, intelligence, Big Five personality, and the prediction of advanced academic and workplace performance. Journal of personality and social psychology, 93(2), 298.

Mar 13, 2024 · 83 followers View post →
juicy
@VoltaireFMA18 · X

@Emperor_Albus @TheQuietObserv4 @GustafTheThird @LeTechnopuss13s @nefulton @k07fr @NYTScience “Prefrontal Cognitive Ability, Intelligence, Big Five Personality, and the Prediction of Advanced Academic and Workplace Performance”. you didn’t paraphrase, you were dead wrong. Income level is related to education level not iq.

Jan 2, 2019 · 41 followers View post →
Damion Monaghan
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@real_neville @jordanbpeterson "Prefrontal Cognitive Ability, Intelligence, Big Five Personality , and the prediction of Advanced Academic and Workplace Performance " Journal of Personality and Social Psychology , Daniel M. Higgens , Jordan B Perterson , Robert O Pihl , Alice G.M Lee , Aug 2007

Jul 11, 2024 · 18 followers View post →

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Damion Monaghan
@D1sj01nt3d · X

@real_neville @jordanbpeterson "Prefrontal Cognitive Ability, Intelligence, Big Five Personality , and the prediction of Advanced Academic and Workplace Performance " Journal of Personality and Social Psychology , Daniel M. Higgens , Jordan B Perterson , Robert O Pihl , Alice G.M Lee , Aug 2007

Jul 11, 2024 · 18 followers View post →
Tim
@StatDemystic · X

@dr_klassen @ShineboxHukster @jailbirdzz @BrandonLBradfor Higgins, D. M., Peterson, J. B., Pihl, R. O., & Lee, A. G. (2007). Prefrontal cognitive ability, intelligence, Big Five personality, and the prediction of advanced academic and workplace performance. Journal of personality and social psychology, 93(2), 298.

Mar 13, 2024 · 83 followers View post →
The Keyhole Podcast
@thekeehole · X

@VoltreySR @AdamJSchwarz @bbcquestiontime https://t.co/zBaK5erL8K

Nov 19, 2021 · 1 like · 24 followers View post →
juicy
@VoltaireFMA18 · X

@Emperor_Albus @TheQuietObserv4 @GustafTheThird @LeTechnopuss13s @nefulton @k07fr @NYTScience “Prefrontal Cognitive Ability, Intelligence, Big Five Personality, and the Prediction of Advanced Academic and Workplace Performance”. you didn’t paraphrase, you were dead wrong. Income level is related to education level not iq.

Jan 2, 2019 · 41 followers View post →