Are IQ Tests an Accurate Measure of Intelligence?

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In summary, Marlon thinks IQ tests are inaccurate and that people are not really smart based on their results. He also thinks that people should not pay too much attention to the results.
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Damn i hate IQ tests, aparently I am in the top 0.5% IQ of people my age (15)
Well that makes no sense, because it takes me about 3 weeks to write a 1000 word essay, and a lot of people i know my age can do that in an hour. These things are so in accurate, does anyone actually believe the give a good indication of a persons intelligence?
 
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KaneOris said:
Damn i hate IQ tests, aparently I am in the top 0.5% IQ of people my age (15)
Well that makes no sense, because it takes me about 3 weeks to write a 1000 word essay, and a lot of people i know my age can do that in an hour. These things are so in accurate, does anyone actually believe the give a good indication of a persons intelligence?

Oooh man, forget about them stupid IQ tests. One test will give you the result of being a genius and another test will proclaim that you are retarded...Don't pay too much attention to these results and do the tests just for fun!

trust me You are no genius just because some test states that you are in the top 0.5% of people of your age.


Did you write a symphony that is internationally applauded for?
Did you invent some machinery that is internationally used ?
Did you paint a billion-dollar painting ?
Did you win a Nobel Prize ?

No, ? I thought so
Conclusion, let's be realistic the chances of you being a genius are as much as me being the reïncarnation of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart or Albert Einstein.

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marlon, who is NO genius...although some IQ test said I was :wink:
 
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A friend of mine use to find another logical proposition. Now, that makes IQ tests funny :rolleyes:
 
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hehe, IQs test are just a general test of your intellegience, the more you know the better you do, they through in question like who is Coppernicus,
like Marlon said, i aint no genius cause a test said so, beside being able to write 1000 word essay in 2 hour doesn't make you a genius either
 
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Mozart wrote his Zauberflöte in two weeks time (an entire opera) and Beethoven took several years to complete his 9th symphony. Yet they were both geniusses.

Time is not a criterium to decide who is a genius and who is not. It does not take a genius to see that, just look at me with my IQ between 98 and 156 :wink:

marlon
 
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IQ tests aren't yust inaccuret they are eval :devil: . I didn't get a scholership becouse of an IQ test but now after 4 years I'm one of the best in my class and one of few without a scholership.
 
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marlon said:
Oooh man, forget about them stupid IQ tests. One test will give you the result of being a genius and another test will proclaim that you are retarded...Don't pay too much attention to these results and do the tests just for fun!

trust me You are no genius just because some test states that you are in the top 0.5% of people of your age.


Did you write a symphony that is internationally applauded for?
Did you invent some machinery that is internationally used ?
Did you paint a billion-dollar painting ?
Did you win a Nobel Prize ?

No, ? I thought so
Conclusion, let's be realistic the chances of you being a genius are as much as me being the reïncarnation of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart or Albert Einstein.

regards
marlon, who is NO genius...although some IQ test said I was :wink:

WHEN DID I SAY I WAS A GENIUS, I WAS DISAGREEING WITH THE IDEA THAT IT WAS SUGGESTED I WAS!

Did you invent some machinery that is internationally used ?
Did you paint a billion-dollar painting ?

Very un intelligent people have done that
Painting is to do with personal opinion, and what art critics say.
 
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KaneOris said:
WHEN DID I SAY I WAS A GENIUS, I WAS DISAGREEING WITH THE IDEA THAT IT WAS SUGGESTED I WAS!

Did you invent some machinery that is internationally used ?
Did you paint a billion-dollar painting ?

Very un intelligent people have done that
Painting is to do with personal opinion, and what art critics say.
ok you totaly got what he was saying the wrong way, maybe you should reread in a different tone to understand better
 
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indeed I WISH I WAS SMART.

You are the true genius here...

marlon, le voisin de Jean Marie Pfaff...
 
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"Can't buy me love, love, can't buy me love! [...] I don't care too much for money, money can't buy me love!" (who sang that, John? or Paul?)

What can IQ buy you? What would you like to have? Can money or love (or IQ) get it for you?

Life is short; be happy (physics is all you need) :smile:
 
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marlon said:
indeed I WISH I WAS SMART.

You are the true genius here...

marlon, le voisin de Jean Marie Pfaff...
thanks marlon, although i am no genius, i do accept the complement
 

1. What is an IQ test and how is it scored?

An IQ test is a standardized assessment designed to measure a person's cognitive abilities, such as reasoning, problem-solving, and verbal comprehension. The score is calculated by comparing an individual's performance on the test to the scores of others in their age group. A score of 100 is considered average, while scores above 130 are considered high and scores below 70 are considered low.

2. Are IQ tests accurate in measuring intelligence?

IQ tests have been shown to be reliable and valid measures of intelligence. However, it is important to note that intelligence is a complex and multifaceted concept, and IQ tests may not capture all aspects of it. Additionally, factors such as cultural background and test-taking skills can influence performance on IQ tests.

3. Can IQ be improved through practice?

While it is possible to improve one's performance on IQ tests through practice and familiarity with the test format, it is not possible to increase one's innate intelligence. IQ tests are designed to measure a person's potential, not their current level of intelligence.

4. Are there different types of IQ tests?

Yes, there are several types of IQ tests, including the Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale (WAIS), the Stanford-Binet Intelligence Scales, and the Raven's Progressive Matrices. Each test measures intelligence in slightly different ways and is used for different purposes.

5. Do IQ tests have cultural biases?

It has been argued that some IQ tests may have cultural biases, as they may favor individuals from certain cultural or socioeconomic backgrounds. However, efforts have been made to develop culturally fair tests that minimize these biases. It is important for test administrators to consider the cultural background of the individual when interpreting IQ test scores.

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