General Intelligence and Reasoning Cheat Sheet

Key Definitions

• General Intelligence: Ability to reason, plan, solve problems, think abstractly, comprehend complex ideas, and learn quickly.

• Reasoning Ability: The capacity to think logically and draw conclusions based on available information.

Important Concepts

Types of Reasoning

• Deductive Reasoning: General to specific; conclusions drawn from premises.

• Inductive Reasoning: Specific to general; conclusions based on patterns.

Logical Sequences

• Series Completion: Identify the next item in a sequence.

• Analogies: Comparing relationships between pairs of words or concepts.

Key Formulas

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Common Mistake: Confusing inductive and deductive reasoning; always identify the direction of reasoning.

Memory Tricks

Tip: "SIR" for types of reasoning — Sequence, Inductive, Relationships.

Key Diagrams

       +-----------+
       |    A      |
       +-----------+
           |
           v
       +-----------+
       |    B      |
       +-----------+
           |
           v
       +-----------+
       |    C      |
       +-----------+

• Flowchart: Represents logical flow and relationships.

Shortcuts for Speed

• Trigonometry:

• sin(30°) = 1/2 ✅

• cos(45°) = √2/2 ✅

• Geometry:

• Area of Triangle: A = (1/2) × base × height ✅

• Circumference of Circle: C = 2πr ✅

• Mensuration:

• Volume of Cylinder: V = πr²h ✅

Tip: Use visual aids for complex problems to enhance understanding and speed.