When we talk about intelligence, we do not mean the ability to ge good scores on certain kinds of tests or the ability to do well in school By intelligence we mean a way of living and behaving, especially in a new or upsetting situation. For instance, when in a new situation, an intelligent person thinks not about himself or what might happen to him. He tries to find out all he can, and then predicts the situation, acts immediately and tries to do something about it. He probably isn't sure how it will all work out, but at least he tries. And if he cannot make things work out right, he doesn't feel ashamed that he has failed; he just tries to learn from his mis takes. An intelligent person, even if he is very young, has a special out-look on life, a special feeling about life, and knows how to fit into it.