tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7042996779792668316.post199168050072474727..comments2023-10-25T06:36:34.027-04:00Comments on CHESS NEWS BLOG: chessblog.com: Psychology: Are Beauty and IQ related?Alexandra Kosteniukhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05061264948906490648noreply@blogger.comBlogger70125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7042996779792668316.post-55480089212460739242013-01-09T03:06:54.689-05:002013-01-09T03:06:54.689-05:00Hardly, people with natural intelligence usually d...Hardly, people with natural intelligence usually develop that in an isolated environment, or at least a very selective one. Furthermore, said intelligent individuals often times lack respect for the teacher because of their superior intelligence.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7042996779792668316.post-70671021466295908672012-07-05T17:10:11.593-04:002012-07-05T17:10:11.593-04:00and thus why Carlsen is stronger than Morito !and thus why Carlsen is stronger than Morito !Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7042996779792668316.post-69454519013412321252012-07-05T14:29:18.697-04:002012-07-05T14:29:18.697-04:00It appears a few readers misunderstood what they r...It appears a few readers misunderstood what they read in regards to my story.<br /><br />I said the methodology used in the study yields results that most researchers consider to be preliminary at best. That is, the methodology doesn't yield definitive results.<br /><br />I said the study assessed beauty in part by asking whether the children appeared to be clean or not which indicates that I read the study. I didn't state the study results were flawed because the wealthy children had plastic surgery. <br /><br />I didn't assume there is a correlation between wealth and IQ. Actually, I cited research which shows there is no correlation between wealth and IQ.<br /><br /><br />Anyone can determine whether or not someone has a PhD by looking them up in the dissertation abstracts database. They can also go to the USCF rating database to determine that I am also a chess master who doesn't play quite so well or so often as I used to.Todd Millerhttps://www.impartial-review.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7042996779792668316.post-14571414577073193502012-07-04T18:06:13.041-04:002012-07-04T18:06:13.041-04:00now i understand why Moro is more attractive than ...now i understand why Moro is more attractive than Carlito !Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7042996779792668316.post-48036334212200068672012-07-04T09:14:40.060-04:002012-07-04T09:14:40.060-04:00Why don't we have a poll among the world's...Why don't we have a poll among the world's best scientists and the world's top women grandmasters (the pretty ones)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7042996779792668316.post-86110682649606529332012-07-04T07:39:46.634-04:002012-07-04T07:39:46.634-04:00mostly very good looking people are dumb it is as ...mostly very good looking people are dumb it is as if nature is compensating. usually the highly intelligent are not that impressive looks wise. we don't need a research to assess that it's a clear truth we all know. the ones who have both beauty and brains are VERY FEW. Good looking or having a pleasing personality of course makes a difference in social interactions hence such individuals appear to be more successful professionally.Maira Sarfaraz, Pakistannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7042996779792668316.post-42642478700746574022012-07-04T07:10:24.004-04:002012-07-04T07:10:24.004-04:00A beauty and brains together in one person is a ve...A beauty and brains together in one person is a very rare combination that is why it is coveted. The world's top-IQ people would hardly be able to walk the ramp. The world's best super models might fail at an intellectual lecture.<br /><br />That is why chess players come the closest to being those with a combination of good looks and brains. Indeed people who have a high intelligence and great looks the likes of Magnus Carlsen Alexandra Kosteniuk are rare - very rare.Genelia Shaw Murphy, Miaminoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7042996779792668316.post-54439037798407871932012-07-04T05:46:52.030-04:002012-07-04T05:46:52.030-04:00Such a question can only be asked in Western socie...Such a question can only be asked in Western society where emphasis is more on sexuality. True Muslim countries do not face any such dispute. Looks do not matter at all. It is IQ, piety, and truthfulness that are essential for success.Imran Owais Qadri, Muscatnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7042996779792668316.post-3865735626355157482012-07-04T05:20:56.046-04:002012-07-04T05:20:56.046-04:00it's an asset to be good looking in both profe...it's an asset to be good looking in both professional and personal life. IQ even average is good enough to get by for success.Carlos Marcel, Mexiconoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7042996779792668316.post-11032057547575947042012-07-04T04:27:16.540-04:002012-07-04T04:27:16.540-04:00It's a myth that pretty women have it easy. It...It's a myth that pretty women have it easy. It's more difficult. If you make a mistake people are quick to point out oh pretty dumb. you are not evaluated for your intellectual strengths correctly. most times you want the person to hear you not just keep staring at you.Sydney Williams, Johannesburgnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7042996779792668316.post-55387612608500218122012-07-04T04:11:31.536-04:002012-07-04T04:11:31.536-04:00we all like to have a good looking person around i...we all like to have a good looking person around in office at home at the club so maybe first impression-wise good looking people are more successful in making friends, impressing the job interview panel etc but their IQ level would vary as much as those in the group of any other people. How can IQ be related to beauty? Maybe success is to an extent related to beauty but not IQ. Individuals like some of the best women chess players of our world are just blessed to have both beauty and IQ.Justin Chengshun, Beijingnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7042996779792668316.post-39772204645238190752012-07-03T23:19:03.353-04:002012-07-03T23:19:03.353-04:00Throughout human race we have not had any two indi...Throughout human race we have not had any two individuals who are copies of each other. I am totally against generalisations of any kind. Mass studies mass research religion cults such researches are against the spirit of individualism should be stoppedJeff, Frankfurtnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7042996779792668316.post-64829418673522250882012-07-03T12:50:18.200-04:002012-07-03T12:50:18.200-04:00Beauty Pays: Why Attractive People are More Succes...Beauty Pays: Why Attractive People are More Successful. By Daniel Hamermesh. Princeton University Press; 216 pages; $24.95 and £16.95.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7042996779792668316.post-66671701555175466742012-07-03T12:45:17.002-04:002012-07-03T12:45:17.002-04:00I agree with Yasmeen Haider, Islamabad, Pakistan -...I agree with Yasmeen Haider, Islamabad, Pakistan - Let's have new surveys at the London Olympics and the Istanbul Chess Olympiad this year. Am sure the results would prove which study is right.Stieg M, Swedennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7042996779792668316.post-33179853870741027232012-07-03T11:56:06.461-04:002012-07-03T11:56:06.461-04:00I go with the Muller rebuttal all the way.I go with the Muller rebuttal all the way.Smirney, Jamaicanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7042996779792668316.post-72259408398238035382012-07-03T10:54:25.665-04:002012-07-03T10:54:25.665-04:00no relation possible between beauty and IQ.no relation possible between beauty and IQ.George Santos, Spainnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7042996779792668316.post-90876578833304663622012-07-03T10:48:46.568-04:002012-07-03T10:48:46.568-04:00People with higher IQ tend to be more aware of the...People with higher IQ tend to be more aware of themselves, their environment, the world so they improve their attractiveness.Julie Bentley, Ontarionoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7042996779792668316.post-27787879058577209922012-07-03T10:30:50.530-04:002012-07-03T10:30:50.530-04:00"Researchers found that attractive men and wo..."Researchers found that attractive men and women generally have higher IQs."<br /><br />That is because higher IQ is somehow contributing to the attractiveness. It's the other way Did they research whether higher IQ people are generally attractive or less attractive?NSP, Athensnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7042996779792668316.post-58748022655817880352012-07-03T10:00:30.281-04:002012-07-03T10:00:30.281-04:00Being good at chess does not mean better IQ though...Being good at chess does not mean better IQ though probability is more<br /><br />Being beautiful does not mean dumb though probability is more<br /><br />Being with high IQ does not mean average looks and the probability is not definedThomas Windsor, Californianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7042996779792668316.post-16941265247423065762012-07-03T09:05:46.551-04:002012-07-03T09:05:46.551-04:00there is no relation between amount of beauty and ...there is no relation between amount of beauty and amount of intelligence. both can be developed up to an individual limit. both decline with age. society generally tends to attach more importance to beauty.Sarah, Madridnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7042996779792668316.post-33533625954965587062012-07-03T08:50:11.792-04:002012-07-03T08:50:11.792-04:00nature and nurture come into play - so the final p...nature and nurture come into play - so the final product is what you make of what good genes have given you. we all want to be more attractive more intelligent. it's an individual choice. not everyone gets dazzled by beauty. however it is true that more people the majority gets dazzled by beauty therefore it seems they do well at jobs and promotions. however, people with better iq but bad looks learn to look beyond such societal preferences and prefer to do their own thing despite the struggle.Seema Bhatnagar, New Delhinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7042996779792668316.post-641454272621373102012-07-03T08:31:11.758-04:002012-07-03T08:31:11.758-04:00Let's face the truth appearances do matter and...Let's face the truth appearances do matter and somewhat cover up for slight lack in intelligence.Asna Zaheer, Muscatnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7042996779792668316.post-49830521824632227922012-07-03T06:27:18.844-04:002012-07-03T06:27:18.844-04:00slightly above average IQ + super looks = I believ...slightly above average IQ + super looks = I believeKatherine (not Zeta Jones)noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7042996779792668316.post-19222571113283107582012-07-03T05:42:05.423-04:002012-07-03T05:42:05.423-04:00@craig - totally agree@craig - totally agreeArlene Thomas, Manchesternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7042996779792668316.post-11886087980927789422012-07-03T05:31:37.669-04:002012-07-03T05:31:37.669-04:00are we as a human race guilty about looking good a...are we as a human race guilty about looking good and being attracted to the attractive?Jeremy Parks, New Jerseynoreply@blogger.com