Higher Prevalence of Mental Disorders: Studies on Mensa members, who have high IQs, show higher rates of psychological disorders like anxiety, possibly due to heightened awareness of stressors.
Troubled Social Relationships: Highly intelligent individuals may struggle with social relationships in adulthood, experiencing difficulty adjusting to changing dynamics and feeling less satisfied
Less Financially Responsible: Despite higher incomes associated with higher IQs, research suggests that individuals with higher IQs are slightly more likely to experience financial difficulties.
Disadvantages During Early Evolution: Contrary to the belief that intelligence provided an advantage in early human evolution, studies suggest that highly intelligent individuals may have engaged in risky behavior
Higher Likelihood of Substance Abuse: Surprisingly, research indicates that individuals with higher intelligence are more likely to abuse substances like cocaine and ecstasy, possibly due to a propensity for seeking new experiences.
Less Likely to Confront Biases: While highly intelligent individuals are less likely to hold irrational beliefs, they may be less inclined to challenge their own beliefs when presented with conflicting evidence.
More Prone to Gambler's Fallacy: Intelligent individuals are more susceptible to the gambler's fallacy, believing that past outcomes influence future events, potentially leading to irrational decision-making.
More Likely to Be Overwhelmed Under Pressure: Despite expectations of superior performance, highly intelligent individuals may struggle to perform under pressure, particularly in outcome-focused situations
More Likely to Feel Unfulfilled: Despite their potential, highly intelligent individuals may experience feelings of unfulfillment and dissatisfaction, as they may set unrealistic expectations for themselves