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#302 – Richard Haier: IQ Tests, Human Intelligence, and Group Differences

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Consciousness and Intelligence: A Complex Connection

This chapter examines the intricate relationship between consciousness and intelligence, using early brain imaging studies on anesthetics to investigate how different drugs affect brain function. It raises critical questions about the roles of various brain regions, particularly the thalamus, in both cognitive states and highlights potential connections between anesthesia research and intelligence measurement.

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