"Crankiness" may be a sign of intelligence

[SARGE]

finally found out why im always in such a shit mood ..


im smarter than all y'all



New research correlates a "disagreeable attitude" with "increased intelligence." More specifically, older people with above-average intelligence tend to be more disagreeable than those of lesser intelligence. Interestingly, when above-average intelligent people are younger, they tend to be more likely to be open to new situations, rather than being disagreeable. Something happens in the middle where these young open minds become far less agreeable.

According to co-author Jacqueline Bichsel, an associate professor of psychology at Morgan State University, in Baltimore, "...when we get older -- and this hasn't been found before -- it appears that openness to experience is no longer as important, and what is important is a disagreeable nature."

The researchers concluded that among the older participants, agreeableness appears to be negatively related to intelligence. This implies, the researchers suggested, that being older and unfriendly might actually equate with being smarter.

The researchers concluded that the association between intelligence and personality changes with age -- with the kind of openness younger people need to absorb new information perhaps less meaningful to older and smarter adults who have already acquired a lot of knowledge.


now get off my fucking lawn you dirty ratbag kids!!!

[Blackshear]

Or at least one's under the impression they're smarter because the person is so damn old :whistle:.

[PrincessBandit]

Cool. I like the thought that my grumpiness means I'm smarter. Oh yeah baby!!!

[Pussy]

finally found out why im always in such a shit mood ..


im smarter than all y'all





now get off my fucking lawn you dirty ratbag kids!!!

Get a big dog up ya!........ :)

[Maki]

Up yours....

[Motu]

I don't think that's true - I'm a very pleasant,agreeable person,I go out of my way to be friendly and helpful to everyone I meet.On top of that I'm one hell of a smart guy too.It's just not true in my case.

Yours with lots of hugs and kisses,Motu....:love::love::love::hug::hug::hug:

[Mekk]

I can see how dealing with idiots their whole lives could make intelligent people cranky.

[Insanity_rules]

Now this explains a great deal! Woo Hoo I have an excuse.

[Mikkel]

I can see how dealing with idiots their whole lives could make intelligent people cranky.

So much for the benefits of "working with people"...

But it's not so much idiots as it is idiocy in general - other than that I think you might be right on the money.

[James Deuce]

Or at least one's under the impression they're smarter because the person is so damn old :whistle:.

You smart-mouthed jobless hippy.

Get a job, get a haircut, and get a girlfriend you don't have to carry CO2 cartridges for.

[Ixion]

I don't think that's true - I'm a very pleasant,agreeable person,I go out of my way to be friendly and helpful to everyone I meet.On top of that I'm one hell of a smart guy too.It's just not true in my case.

Yours with lots of hugs and kisses,Motu....:love::love::love::hug::hug::hug:

Sigh. You didn't read it properly, did you?


being older and unfriendly might actually equate with being smarter.


See, it only applies to old people. That's why it doesn't work for you or me.

[vifferman]

Hmmmmm...
Hmmmmmmmmmm.....

My two oldest sons are both pretty smart, but one's pretty easy-going, the other seems to enjoy being an arsehole, and is the most cranky person I know.

[The Pastor]

finally found out why im always in such a shit mood ..


im smarter than all y'all





now get off my fucking lawn you dirty ratbag kids!!!
Correlation does not equal causation

[CookMySock]

Introverts normally deal better with the inward world of thoughts and ideas, than the outward world of places and people. So its where you direct your efforts.

You are only smarter as far as you are concerned. Note that everyone is smarter as far as they are concerned.

Steve

[ready4whatever]

Thats why im laid back, cause im stupid

[Mikkel]

My two oldest sons are both pretty smart, but one's pretty easy-going, the other seems to enjoy being an arsehole, and is the most cranky person I know.

Some people mature faster than others...

[Bounce001]

Does this mean I'm smarter at certain times of the month than others?

[ManDownUnder]

Cool. I like the thought that my grumpiness means I'm smarter. Oh yeah baby!!!

Hormone induced intelligence ya reckon?

[Edbear]

Sigh, does this mean I'm going to turn all disagreeable when I get older..? I'm obviously at the young open-minded and pleasant stage of life right now, but my IQ doesn't hold out hope of that remaining the same... :no:

[naphazoline]

Lack of potassium in your diet can lead to irregular moods.

Eating more bananas,fish,peanuts, etc....can smooth out your moods.

That's why i just don't give a fuck anymore.:laugh:

[slofox]

So I'm a fuckin' genius then huh?

[Beemer]

Shit, I must be brilliant then, because I've always been pretty short-tempered!

[Clockwork]

143352

The lot o' ya!

[klingon]

Oh no! Not only am I old, but I'm also stupid! :doh:

That's enough to make anyone grumpy! :bash: