The intellectually gifted (IQ 126+) tend to differ from most in that:
- They tend to achieve higher levels of formal education;
- They are are more likely to achieve socioeconomic success;
- They are more prone to underestimating their own intelligence;
- They have better memory but are also more forgetful;
- They are likely to experience less age-related cognitive decline;
- They tend to be less social and to prefer being alone;
- They do tend to being "geeks" and eccentric;
- They are not as prone to disliking watching sports people think;
- They are more to Atheism/Agnosticism, but most have a religion;
- The majority are male, with the ratio of men increasing with IQ;
- They are not any more or less insecure than most;
- They are not particularly happy or sad;
- They tend to live longer;
- They are less prone to committing suicide;
- They are less likely to get divorced;
- They are probably less prone to prejudice and bigotry;
- They are more likely have a Facebook account, but use it less;
- They are not universally prone to a given political orientation;
- Their intelligence is not based on merit;
- They are found in quiet environment
- They tend to work more hours in their occupations;
- They tend to sleep less;
- They tend to have a broader range of interests.






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