Why are some people really good at puzzles?

Why are some people really good at puzzles?

Why are some people really good at puzzles?

It means you are a critical thinker, a problem solver, and likely, a visual learner. I love jigsaw puzzles, word search, sudoku, math word problems, and many games. I'm not into video games but I imagine there are some out there that require critical thinking.

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  • 2024-02-22 00:05:27
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Why do people do puzzles?
Studies have shown that jigsaw puzzles can help improve visual-spatial reasoning, short-term memory, and problem-solving skills as well as combat cognitive decline, which can reduce risk of developing dementia. There are also mental health benefits to puzzling.
2024-02-17 12:37:03


Why do people put puzzles together?
Studies have shown that doing jigsaw puzzles can improve cognition and visual-spatial reasoning. The act of putting the pieces of a puzzle together requires concentration and improves short-term memory and problem solving.
2024-02-07 18:08:03


Is 2100 a good puzzle rating?
2100 puzzles are hard, and often not intuitive. I think anything that qualifies as "really long puzzle" or "mate in 5 or more"... wait is that still a puzzle or do you just want me to play a whole game against computer moves? And you get into quite a lot of those in puzzles rated over ~2000.
2024-02-01 12:59:39


Are people good at video games smarter?
That's according to a new study that found two of the world's most popular video games act like IQ tests. Those who are the best at them also get the highest scores on traditional intelligence tests, suggesting that video games might actually make you smarter.
2023-12-04 18:16:29


What personality traits do people like puzzles?
Observant: you notice the world around you. Detail-oriented: you remember the little things. A problem-solver: you can look at situations from all angles. Highly organized: you love a good puzzle sorting system.
2023-06-05 02:35:37