Thanks for sharing. Something I would love to know if the IQ vs impulse control is a constant, or a baseline. In other words, is it possible to start with a low IQ and thus to be prone to more violence, and then improve your impulse control as a self-improvement goal, or are you basically preset to lash out. I would hope it's possible to…
Thanks for sharing. Something I would love to know if the IQ vs impulse control is a constant, or a baseline. In other words, is it possible to start with a low IQ and thus to be prone to more violence, and then improve your impulse control as a self-improvement goal, or are you basically preset to lash out. I would hope it's possible to grow IQ and thus take control over your impulses, but I am not sure that's how nature works either. Do you know?
It's very possible for anyone to improve their behavior with motivation for it. The broad success of programs like alcoholics anonymous proves this for sure (self harm but still illustrates the point of impulse control). With help, we're all able to improve and be better regardless of where you start.
Thanks for sharing. Something I would love to know if the IQ vs impulse control is a constant, or a baseline. In other words, is it possible to start with a low IQ and thus to be prone to more violence, and then improve your impulse control as a self-improvement goal, or are you basically preset to lash out. I would hope it's possible to grow IQ and thus take control over your impulses, but I am not sure that's how nature works either. Do you know?
It's very possible for anyone to improve their behavior with motivation for it. The broad success of programs like alcoholics anonymous proves this for sure (self harm but still illustrates the point of impulse control). With help, we're all able to improve and be better regardless of where you start.