Research backs up the thought that those children active in pretend play are more willing to take turns with others, hold larger vocabularies, and are more joyful all-around. ... A child also learns to concentrate and focus, as well as develop a wider range of vocabulary. ...
Most people recognize that there are some people with fantastic memories, some with mechanical expertise, some with musical genius, some with good vocabularies, etc., etc. ... For example, if French and English speaking Canadians takes vocabulary tests and the test is in English, this is limiting the vocabulary of the French speaking Canadian. ...
Definitional problems There is no consensus amongst psychologists on the definition on intelligence because it is such a broad issue and a single unique definition is probably impossible. Merriam-Webster's dictionary defines intelligence as "the ability to apply knowledge to manipulate one's envi...