Some people think that success is the best measure for intelligence, while others think that intelligence can be measured in other ways. What is your opinion?

It is considered by some that the best way to measure someone’s

intelligence

is to see whether they are successful in society, while there are others who believe that other methods are more accurate. In my opinion, I think that

success

cannot be the best measurement as it involves extrinsic factors regardless of the type of

intelligence

measured.

Firstly

, with regard to the types of

intelligence

related to academics

such

as logical, mathematical, and verbal abilities, conducting standardised tests is the most effective measure to take.

This

is not only because they are created by experts in an evidence-based way, but

also

because test takers are not affected by the environment when taking an exam.

For example

, most people are familiar with the IQ test as one of the most common ways to check people’s academic competence. In terms of musical and artistic abilities, it is almost impossible to measure

intelligence

by

success

as in these areas, factors not associated with a person’s qualities play significantly important roles in

success

. Examples of these aspects include societal values, trends in the industry and how artists are promoted in the media.

For instance

, even if a person is musically intelligent, that does not necessarily follow that they can be successful in the field.

Therefore

, measures

such

as evaluation by professionals are more effective. In conclusion, an individual’s

success

cannot indicate their high level of

intelligence

, since it is affected by external elements to a large extent. My own view is that methods, where these elements are eliminated, are more accurate.