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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]IQ tests, like race (self report or labels) in American, are concepts simply conjured for sociopolitical means.  There is no scientific evidence-base underpinning these concepts.  [/quote]

Where do people come up with this stuff?  The validity and replicability of IQ studies in psychology is well documented.  Massive numbers, replicable results.  [b]IQ has been demonstrated to predict any number of positive outcomes,[/b] from crime, job performance, out of wedlock birth rates etc.  People hate the message, but the proof is overwhelming.[/quote]

Tell that to the folks who received mail from the Harvard-educated unabomber.  IQ is one attribute of many that can be a predictor of success, but there are so many other qualities that come into the picture.  There are also tons of brilliant people who lack social skills, drive, whatever and as a result never rise as high as IQ test results might have predicted.  [b]An IQ score is one piece of a puzzle.[/b]  [/quote]

Sure, but it's a very important piece.[/quote]

But the point of the thread is prepping for an IQ test -- and with the exception of one poster, the consensus is why?  While intellectual growth is a good thing, having a test that shows you are a super genius when you are not does not help anyone.  I mean, in the short term, people may assume you are smarted, but you still have to perform.

Reading, intellectual exploration, puzzles, legos, tetris, etc are good activities for growing, and may (probably) do increase the intelligence.  So does going out and playing with friends.  I am amazed that 7 yo's can solve the partial differential equations required to accurately throw a ball to another kid.

But the goal of the activities are to 1) have fun, and 2) grow as a person.  Not to increase the score on an IQ test.[/quote]

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