Better Filtering, Higher IQ (IMAGE)

University of Rochester

Better Filtering, Higher IQ

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As a person's IQ increases, so too does his or her ability to filter out distracting background motion. This surprisingly strong relationship may help scientists better understand what makes a brain more efficient, and, as a result, more intelligent.

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Duje Tadin, University of Rochester

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