Thread: Whats your IQ?
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Old 04-27-2003, 02:27 AM   #29 (permalink)
Loki
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hmm, eyeronic... 132? =)


Quote:
Originally posted by guthmund
I see a wide range of numbers up there, and some exceptionally high ones.


Where are all the dummies?

I've taken quite a few tests over the years and I don't put much faith in them.

I've tested anywhere from below 100 to 152 and everywhere in between over the course of my life. Does this mean I fluctuate from barely functioning to gifted from year to year?

I don't need a test to tell me I'm smart. I managed to figure it out all by myself and without the aid of Alfred Binet.

I find that most people lie about their I.Q.s anyway. So, what's the difference, really?
(mind you, I'm not accusing anyone; I'm just making a general statement)

Everyone 'knows' I.Q. tests are biased anyway....right?
guthmund: like i said earlier, an IQ test score is just a measure as to your ability to do IQ tests. Do they really measure intelligence? well, that depends on how you define intelligence.

My personal definition is that intelligence is a measure of your ability to react to stimuli, or actions that have an impact on you. I don't think IQ tests do a particularly good job of assessing this.

Also, results in IQ tests are hampered by assumed knowledge. For instance, many tests are created and based in the United States. This means that someone like me would always get a lower IQ, because i don't know what a nickel or dime is, or any other "common knowledge" that is known to american residents.

Even with my definition of intelligence though, its still impossible to measure it. A friend of mine, he's as thick as a post, he comes up with the most hilarious and witty comments about events that just happened. Another friend of mine, he doesnt do too good in academic work, but he has an ability to pick out an opportunity to make money where many people wouldnt see one. I am pretty good at academic work, but not particularly witty nor particularly good at seeing opportunities.

So why do i get a higher IQ then the other two? probably because I am doing an extremely spatially orientated course, and have loved doing spatial/logic based activies since i was a kid, so i ace the spatial/logic section. And i read a fair bit, so i understand dem big words in the verbal section.

My own personal assessment of my intelligence is that i'm smart enough to know that im not smart. =)
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