Question

what is the relationship between memory and intelligence?

Answer 1

Working memory capacity is highly correlated with general intelligence, however the exact relationship is the subject of some debate.
Cognitive psychologists define “general intelligence” in terms of the so-called “g factor.” The g factor is a statistical measure of an imaginary aptitude that correlates across numerous measures of intelligence, including: verbal ability, foreign language learning, math, abstract reasoning, problem solving, music, reading comprehension, and others. (see: Fluid and crystallized intelligence, g factor (psychometrics))

Answer 2

computational neuroscientist: Working memory capacity is highly correlated with general intelligence, however the exactrelationship is the subject of some debate