I have become obsessed with taking IQ tests on the internet. Are any accurate?

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The discussion revolves around the participant's obsession with taking online IQ tests, driven by an inferiority complex. They report averaging a score of around 130 across multiple tests but acknowledge that these online assessments are not reliable indicators of true intelligence, which should be measured by licensed professionals. Participants emphasize that online tests lack validity and cannot account for various personal factors. They suggest focusing on personal skills and accomplishments rather than IQ scores, highlighting that true competence is demonstrated through performance in real-life scenarios. The conversation also touches on the importance of addressing underlying issues, such as the inferiority complex, and the potential benefit of seeking professional help. Others share their experiences with similar feelings of inferiority, reinforcing that the struggle is common.
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For one reason or another I have began spending more time than I should be looking for and taking IQ tests. I do them because they're fun. Honestly though, the main reason I do for this obsession is an inferiority complex that I've been harboring for a while now. That being said, I've taken maybe 10 in the past week and averaged around a 130. Should I be putting any stock in these tests?
 
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No, the online tests are just for fun. Real IQ tests have to be given by a licensed psychologist and are not really like the online tests. I have been administered the real thing.
 
Evo said:
No, the online tests are just for fun. Real IQ tests have to be given by a licensed psychologist and are not really like the online tests. I have been administered the real thing.

Agreed, I'm sure there are tons of factors that an impersonal online test cannot account for but one's that I've taken claim to have a correlation factor (not sure if that's the right word but I think you know what I'm talking about) of .87 and above. The one I just took said it has a factor of .98 with the ST-binet and whatever the other test is.
 
some letters, you have described your actions as taking too much of your time, an obsession, while claiming they are fun. Also, that you suffer from an inferiority complex.

May I suggest you focus more on your own abilities? Proof of competence is not gained by waiving your IQ test score around. We notice the skills and competence of others by their performance. We see that a good hunter brings in the game to feed the tribe, that the skilled farmer plants, cares for, and harvests a good crop. We recognize the competent engineer who solves difficult problems by combining his formal training with his natural intelligence. The audience at a music concert responds well to the skilled soloist. So what is your skill? What are you doing that you can excel in?
 
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Agreed, I'm sure there are tons of factors that an impersonal online test cannot account for but one's that I've taken claim to have a correlation factor (not sure if that's the right word but I think you know what I'm talking about) of .87 and above. The one I just took said it has a factor of .98 with the ST-binet and whatever the other test is.
Says who? There is no valid grading system for online websites.

Bobbywhy said:
some letters, you have described your actions as taking too much of your time, an obsession, while claiming they are fun. Also, that you suffer from an inferiority complex.

May I suggest you focus more on your own abilities? Proof of competence is not gained by waiving your IQ test score around. We notice the skills and competence of others by their performance. We see that a good hunter brings in the game to feed the tribe, that the skilled farmer plants, cares for, and harvests a good crop. We recognize the competent engineer who solves difficult problems by combining his formal training with his natural intelligence. The audience at a music concert responds well to the skilled soloist. So what is your skill? What are you doing that you can excel in?
It's really what you accomplish that matters.
 
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You are obsessed with IQ tests and you have an inferiority complex. I think it might be wise to see a psychiatrist about these issues. These things will not go away by taking IQ tests, whatever the outcome of the tests are.
 
micromass said:
You are obsessed with IQ tests and you have an inferiority complex. I think it might be wise to see a psychiatrist about these issues. These things will not go away by taking IQ tests, whatever the outcome of the tests are.

With any luck, I'll be meeting with one by the end of the week. lol do you think I should resist the urge to ask for an IQ test?

Another thing, I'm not sure if this is the right place to ask but being that this is anonymous...has anyone else ever struggled with an inferiority complex?
 
some_letters said:
Another thing, I'm not sure if this is the right place to ask but being that this is anonymous...has anyone else ever struggled with an inferiority complex?

I suppose I did, however I was never diagnosed with it. I struggle with it to this day. You are certainly not alone in this!
 

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