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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]These tests have got to be BS.  if 100 is average, where are all the people who get below 100?[/quote]

There's some confirmation bias. Those of us who scored well don't mind answering the question. But also, let's not forget the demographics of the DC are and DCUM. We are more highly educated than the average, and the IQ test definitely shows privilege bias.[/quote]

Is IQ something you were born with?  Or is it increased with education?[/quote]

I’ve often wondered that. My mother has minimal education due to her circumstances growing up, but she’s much more intelligent than any of her children. We’ve all had far more education than her.

There are many types of intelligence of course. I’m not sure how useful these scores are. I would guess they are far too simplistic. [/quote]
Very true. I had a job where I worked with second generation immigrants (none had higher degrees and worked for those of us who did) and I felt like most of them were smarter than most of us but none of them had had the same opportunities so it reminded me of: give me the confidence of a mediocre man. Like many of us, we're where we are because of a combination of things.

I think straight intelligence used to be held in more importance. Determination, maturity, emotional intelligence and integrity matter more for success, having the Big Five personality traits.

I was tested in third grade. The school psychologist yelled at me during the test which was all orally given and the whole experience was awful. I would be curious to know the score though.[/quote]

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