Dr. Aria Patel

Educational Psychologist & Contributing Author

Dr. Patel comes from San Francisco where she earned her doctorate in Educational Psychology. She has extensively explored how IQ tests are utilized in educational settings and their implications for learning and development. She has conducted multiple workshops for educators on the strengths and limitations of IQ assessments. As a contributing author, Aria dives into the nuances of how IQ testing intersects with education, ensuring readers understand its practical applications and inherent challenges.

Dr. Aria’s articles

Social Media’s Impact on the Brain: Role in IQ, Memory & Focus

Social media’s impact on the brain involves changes in attention, memory, sleep patterns, information processing, and emotional intelligence.

A Complete Guide to Understanding the Stanford-Binet Test

Learn more about the Stanford-Binet test, the first IQ test, which opened the door to IQ testing and expanded our understanding of cognition.

A Full Guide to the Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale (WAIS)

Learn everything about the Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale—how it works, why it is so popular, and what purposes it can be used for.

How to Increase Brain Power: 15 Ways to Boost Your Brain Health

Discover how to increase brain power, boost processing speed and efficiency, and improve your brain’s executive functions.

How to Improve Cognitive Skills [Definition, Examples, & Tips]

Cognitive skills are a set of mental abilities that allow you to memorize, learn, concentrate, reason, and process information.

7 Ways in Which Exercise Affects Your Brain and Improves Your Cognition

Discover how exercise affects the brain directly and indirectly and what types of workouts particularly benefit cognitive faculties.