Is personality more important than intelligence?

Most people think that, when it comes to academic achievement, intelligence is an important factor. But surely this is not the only factor, or even the most important factor.

Because according to recent research by Australian scientists - new personality is a better predictor of each student's academic success. To draw this conclusion, experts conducted a survey to assess the intelligence of students in Australia.

Accordingly, the experts set out criteria to assess personality traits and asked them to assess and predict their academic results as well as give opinions about their peers.

This criterion is based on 5 personality traits that are cute, impulsive, extrovert, dedicated, open to the experience of each student. As a result, open and kind students make their predictions about 4 times more accurate than the rest.

From this result, experts discovered that openness and kindness greatly influenced academic success.

Along with that, researchers also realized that conscientiousness has led many students to predict their success. That is because they not only try their best but also understand themselves to try before every problem in life.

The study's lead author, Dr. Arthur Poropat of Griffith University, said: " Not only smart students succeed, but in fact, students always need to work hard to improve - help achieve. A person with a sociable, open-minded personality will also gain a high position in learning. "

This finding is an important reminder to everyone - intelligence does not determine success . Personality also influences intellectual capacity, helps students cultivate more character traits that are beneficial - curiosity stimulates creativity, harmony will increase confidence . These are ways to help You improve academic achievement and life skills.

Mr. Poropat added: "The personality of each person is difficult to change but many schools have paid attention to this issue and helped their students to be more dedicated and open - that makes their academic achievement increase. high".