These Signs show you're smarter than average;
How do you know if someone's smart? Without administering an impromptu IQ test, there are certain clues you can use to gauge a person's relative intelligence. Business Insider combed through decades of scientific research and highlighted 13 surprising signs of braininess. Keep in mind, however, that "intelligence" is often measured through tests that have been widely criticized for putting certain social groups at a disadvantage and for minimizing the importance of creativity. Psychologists are constantly finding newer, more effective ways to measure cognitive ability — meaning the signs are ever evolving. 1. You took music lessons Research suggests that music helps kids' minds develop in a few ways: • A 2011 study found that scores on a test of verbal intelligence among 4- to 6-year-oldsrose after only a month of music lessons. • A 2004 study led by Glenn Schellenberg found that 6-year-olds who took nine months of keyboard or voice lessons ha