The Relationship between Visual Recognition Memory and Intelligence

The study examines the relationship between intelligence and visual recognition processes in adolescents from Russia and Kyrgystan (n=327). We used “Raven Progressive Matrices” test to measure IQ and “Pattern Recognition memory” subtest of neuropsychological battery CANTAB to measure visual recognition. After adjusting for age effects number and latency of correct answers in “Pattern Recognition memory” test correlated with total Raven scores (r=.149, р=.05 andr=-.143, p=.05, consequently) and with series B, C (Number, r=.188 and .122, p=.05) and D (Latency, r=-.168, p=.05). Thus, individual differences in visual recognition can play a role in individual differences in intelligence.