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Question by  hefito (226)

Are small brains smarter?

That is, is there a indirect correlation between brain size and intelligence?

 
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Answer by  LeheckaG (1826)

In general, according to various research-studies of animals & people, larger brains are smarter, a direct-correlation. But, many higher-animals only use a fraction of their potential brain-power, and such fraction can vary greatly from individual to individual; so some smaller-smarter brains can have better efficiency or resource-utilization.

 
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Answer by  greysquirrel (239)

I believe there's no scientific evidence of any correlation between brain size and intelligence. I this myth developed out of the study of Einstein's brain which was on the smaller end of the average range in terms of weight.

 
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Answer by  tamarawilhite (17883)

No, smaller brains are not smarter. There is actually a stronger correlation to higher intelligence with a larger brain, not smaller.

 
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