“IQ tests pay more attention to verbal ability… Infant tests pay more attention to perceptual-motor development and measures of social interaction.” (p. 151)

My question: What is an important measure today? Is intelligence just “verbal ability”? 

My speculation: Obviously not. Verbal ability is not the only measure of intelligence today. Rather there is a combination of this sort of intelligence, emotional intelligence, and also assertive intelligence. 

Santrock, J. W. (2009). Life-span development.  Boston, MA: McGraw-Hill.