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I.Q. (intelligence quotient) in general, is an assessment of your ability to think and reason. IQ score is a standardized way of comparing this ability with the majority of people the same age as you are. A score of 100 means that compared to these people in your general age group that you have basically an average intelligence. Most psychologists would say those scoring in a range of 95 to 105 are of a normal intelligence or have an average IQ. Actual IQ score may vary plus or minus five points since it is very difficult to get an IQ score with complete accuracy.
The IQ is actually derived from a set of standard tests. The abbreviation “IQ” was coined by the psychologist William Stern for the German term Intelligenzquotient, his term for a scoring method for intelligence tests at University of Breslau he advocated in a 1912 book. These scores are only estimates of intelligence – this isn’t precise like weight or height.
Psychologist Robert Sternberg defined intelligence as “mental activity directed toward purposive adaptation to, selection, and shaping of real-world environments relevant to one’s life.” So it’s the adaptation that currently defines intelligence – it has also been considered as higher level abilities (such as abstract reasoning, mental representation, problem solving, and decision making), the ability to learn, emotional knowledge, creativity, etc.
However, there are many different sorts of intelligence. The American Institute for Learning and Human Development say the view from IQ tests is too narrow, and suggests there are eight types of intelligence, as proposed by Harvard psychologist Howard Gardner.
Linguistic intelligence (“word smart”)
Logical-mathematical intelligence (“number/reasoning smart”)
Spatial intelligence (“picture smart”)
Bodily-Kinesthetic intelligence (“body smart”)
Musical intelligence (“music smart”)
Interpersonal intelligence (“people smart”)
Intrapersonal intelligence (“self smart”)
Naturalist intelligence (“nature smart”)
This can be seen at verywellmind. There are many other views, including a body of work on Emotional Intelligence.
Keep in mind, there are many outside factors that may have a negative impact on your score. For instance, if you are not feeling well at the time of taking the test. Or perhaps you are distracted by something on that particular day. These things may affect your score. Additionally, IQ is not the be all end all of a person’s abilities in life. IQ score fails to measure things such as manual dexterity (obviously), musical talent, and a slew of other abilities that may lead one to many different successes in life. However, your score on an IQ test will give you a pretty accurate indication of the ability you possess to think, reason and solve problems which can often be critical in many phases of your life.
Intelligence Interval Cognitive Designation
40 – 54 Severely challenged (Less than 1% of test takers)
55 – 69 Challenged (2.3% of test takers)
70 – 84 Below average
85 – 114 Average (68% of test takers)
115 – 129 Above average
130 – 144 Gifted (2.3% of test takers)
145 – 159 Genius (Less than 1% of test takers)
160 – 175 Extraordinary genius
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Welcome to PersonalityDrive – this drive is currently under construction.
Personality is one of the most complex area of the body, you cannot touch It, feel it, monitor it, isolate it, treat it but yet it can influence every part of the body positively or negatively. Every personality is made up uniquely based upon DNA and life events. It can change over time and is sensitive to its surroundings. It can become damaged or developed by external circumstances. It influences our match making preferences, our social circles and our wellbeing. There is much written about our personality but yet many don’t know their own personality or pay much attention to It until we are emotionally intelligent enough to manage it. There is a lot of articles about different aspects of personality but very few pull all the areas together in one place. We have attempted to take a holistic approach to personality and character.
IQ is part of your personality, character and upbringing. Some people find it easy to be intelligent, others find it hard and some can’t be bothered.
The question is does it matter. An Intelligence Quotient, or IQ, is a measure of what psychologists call our “fluid and crystallized intelligence.” Put simply, an IQ test measures your reasoning and problem-solving abilities.
So if you are rubbish at reasoning or problem solving but you have made an empire from selling double glazing or trading in meat markets who cares; Who should we applaud more the person who has a huge IQ and memory recall but lives in a rented bedsit having achieved nothing but immense intelligence or the person who built an empire having never gone to college.
IQ and intelligence is all relative to the world you live in or the life you want to lead.
Success, what does it mean? If you live to 110 without serious ailment, have raised children are healthy and happy individuals and your community has benefitted from your presence is that success.
When you google images of success it shows images of people climbing mountains, or sportspeople punching the air, business ladders showing growth. Is this really the problem; if you don’t excel at sport or you’re not a striving business person then the success club is not for you. In reality Mr / Mrs/ Ms Average aren’t top flight business people or hate sport. But does that not make them unsuccessful if they achieve their own personal goals in life.
Life isn’t like this at all; try saying to the person who at 55 surrounded by gold and wealth who is dying of cancer that they were successful; they would reply no I’m not I’m 55 and should live to 90. They add; I’ve strived all my life made family sacrifice to build a business neglected myself, my body and my friends but I have surrounded myself with short term materialism to satisfy my ego. Now I reflect and would give up my wealth to live.
So is success about been wealthy, owning masses of property, employing people, living in a sunny climate, been able to buy designer clothes and jewellery, fast cars, private educated children etc.
IQ vs. Intelligence – according to DifferenceBetween.net
DifferenceBetween explain the difference between similar terms and objects, and the text below is an excerpt from their entry on IQ and Intelligence.
“Intelligence is a broad term used to describe the mind of a person. It is a person’s capability to think, to solve problems, to reason out things, to study, to understand and to use language. It is just the depiction of personality, knowledge, creativity, performance, wisdom of an individual. The various theories related to intelligence are classified based on varied intelligences. General intelligence theory was introduced by Charles Darwin.
IQ stands for intelligence quotient. Intelligence is just a broad term whereas IQ is used to describe the calculated value of a person’s mind. There are various tests done to know the intelligence of a person and then the IQ score is calculated. This was introduced by William Stern from Germany. The various tests conducted to assess the IQ are Wechsler adult intelligence scale and Gaussian bell curve. The factors which influence the IQ of a person is mortality and morbidity, parental IQ, social status of parents and substantial degree. There are no such factors present for intelligence.
IQ is calculated using the score achieved in an intelligence test. It can be calculated as a ratio by a formula. It states IQ = MA/CA x 100, where IQ is an intelligent quotient, CA is the chronological age and MA is the mental age.
There is no such formula for intelligence instead there is intelligence test being conducted. There are various problems with the intelligence test and hence should not be conducted when there is a need to decide major decisions like a child’s education and career. The results will vary and are not correct. Hence, dependence on intelligence test should not be done to assess the intelligence.”
Healthline have a lot of information on intelligence and IQ, including an article on boosting your IQ. The below is an extract.
“Have you ever wondered if it’s possible to boost your IQ levels? Well, as it turns out, it may be possible to increase your intelligence with the right kind of intellectual training.
Research suggests that there are various ways to develop some of the most crucial skills related to human intelligence.
In this article, we’ll explore some of the activities that can boost your IQ, as well as some of the ways to improve the IQ of your baby during pregnancy.”
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You can take this questionnaire on at least one external site.
This IQ Test from IQ Test International will give you your IQ score and your position in comparison to the population.
You can download at least one questionnaire from our site. You will have to score the questionnaire yourself.
The Complete Book of IQ tests by Philip Carter covers all aspects of IQ Tests, along with many examples. It covers the seven different types of intelligence identified by Gardner.
These can be summarized as follows:
1. Verbal=linguistic, e.g. lexical skills, formal speech, verbal debate, creative writing.
2. Body=kinesthetic (movement), e.g. body language, physical gestures, creative dance, physical exercise, drama.
3. Musical=rhythmic, e.g. music performance, singing, musical composition, rhythmic patterns.
4. Logic=mathematic, e.g. numerical aptitude, problem solving, deciphering codes, abstract symbols and formulae.
5. Visual=spatial, e.g. patterns and designs, painting, drawing, active imagination, sculpture, colour schemes.
6. Interpersonal (relationships with others), e.g. person-to-person communication, empathy practices, group projects, collaboration skills, receiving and giving feedback.
7. Intrapersonal (self-understanding and insight), e.g. thinking strategies, emotional processing, knowing yourself, higher order reasoning,
focusing=concentration.
It also covers creativity, which is sometimes referred to as the eighth intelligence, and also memory.
Times of change can be a challenge, no doubt! Whether it’s a relationship breakup, job loss, or being diagnosed with a serious health issue. Or you may WANT things to be different, but it feels a little scary or overwhelming. The butterfly reminds us change can be beautiful, even necessary, in order to realize our full potential and live our best life.
