Definition of Intelligence (trait)

Intelligence is a property of mind that encompasses many related abilities, such as the capacities to reason, to plan, to solve problems, to think abstractly, to comprehend ideas, to use language, and to learn. There are several ways to define intelligence. In some cases, intelligence may include traits such as: creativity, personality, character, knowledge, or wisdom. However, some psychologists prefer not to include these traits in the definition of intelligence.

Intelligence may refer to:

• Intelligence - overview
• Animal intelligence
• Artificial intelligence
• Emotional intelligence
• General intelligence
• Intelligence quotient, IQ testing
• Systems intelligence 
• Theory of multiple intelligences
• Triarchic theory of intelligence
• Social intelligence
• Collective intelligence
• Intelligence (journal), a scientific journal dealing with intelligence and psychometrics