Much of IQ is basically memory in disguise. They are almost one and the same. Pattern matching is related to patterns as you have to remember. For creativity the more primitives you have to build a creative entity the better... and how do you have more primitives? You remember them.
In fact, Programming Interviews directly test for Memory. Do you remember the correct algorithm? If not can you pattern match the correct algorithm? If not can you creatively build the correct algorithm from primitives you remember?
It is my personal belief that if you hold memory to be equal the variability among IQ will significantly be reduced. I will welcome any evidence for or against this belief.
I personally think that there are only two types of stupidity, and both can be adjusted to. You either a) have a bad memory, which means you need to take your time, take a lot of notes, maybe do Anki, or b) you refuse to accept the truth of some basic logical/statistical primitives out of willfulness, which means you need humility.
In fact, Programming Interviews directly test for Memory. Do you remember the correct algorithm? If not can you pattern match the correct algorithm? If not can you creatively build the correct algorithm from primitives you remember?
It is my personal belief that if you hold memory to be equal the variability among IQ will significantly be reduced. I will welcome any evidence for or against this belief.