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[quote=Anonymous][quote]Perhaps the answer to this question is that there is no existing test that actually reflects intelligence (as opposed to achievement as manifested through things such as linguistic competence, abstract computational abilities, etc.). Many intelligent people can't even agree on what intelligence is, never mind how to reliably measure it. I'm not sure why you think there must be an absolute be all and end all test of intelligence, however that term is being defined.

In a vastly complex world, some things can't be boiled down into a simple number. I understand that some people struggle with complexity, but that doesn't mean that we just have to slavishly adhere to the demonstrably imperfect model that already exists. [/quote]

Thanks for getting us back on track to the question of the OP.  I take your response to indicate that IQ is not fixed and exposure, preparation and training can significantly improve scores.  Afterall, as you hint, IQ tests are nothing more than achievement tests and performance on achievement tests are not fixed and can significantly improve with exposure, preparation and training.  Hard work and preserverance may explain to a large degree why Asian Americans score higher than all the rest on tests and exams -- including IQ tests.  They are smarter than us -- at least that's what my kids tell me.

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