Intelligence is defined as the ability to grapple with complexity with respect to the selection and engagement in activities and environments that promote attainment of four characteristics. These characteristics of intelligent behaviour incorporate the individual's attainment of: Resources, Intimacy, Competence and Physical Health (RICH). These RICH characteristics encompass all possible human:reinforcers, are relatively obtainable by all individuals, are interrelated and incorporate each other in their definitions, and function to guide the diagnosis of individual deficits.
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