Take the Ultimate & Verbal IQ Tests - Results & Share Yours

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around participants sharing their results from various online IQ tests, including the Ultimate IQ Test, Verbal IQ Test, and Culture-Fair IQ Test. Participants express their experiences with the tests, discuss the perceived validity and reliability of these tests, and engage in light-hearted banter about IQ scores and membership in high-IQ societies.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory
  • Debate/contested
  • Conceptual clarification

Main Points Raised

  • Some participants report their scores on different IQ tests, with results ranging from 118 to 139.
  • Concerns are raised about the validity and accuracy of these online IQ tests, with some participants questioning their reliability compared to official tests.
  • Several participants express skepticism about the motivations behind high-IQ societies, particularly regarding membership fees and perceived elitism.
  • One participant notes that some test questions seem to require specific knowledge or vocabulary that may not reflect innate intelligence.
  • There are discussions about the hereditary versus environmental factors influencing IQ, with one participant sharing their childhood score and aspirations to join Mensa.
  • Humor is present in the discussion, with some participants joking about the absurdity of the tests and the pride others take in their scores.
  • Some participants express frustration with specific test questions, particularly those they find confusing or poorly designed.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

The discussion contains multiple competing views regarding the validity of the tests, the motivations for joining high-IQ societies, and the nature of intelligence itself. No consensus is reached on these topics.

Contextual Notes

Participants mention various factors that may influence their test scores, such as distractions, test-taking conditions, and the specific content of the questions. There is also a recognition that some tests may not accurately measure intelligence as traditionally defined.

Who May Find This Useful

This discussion may be of interest to individuals curious about IQ testing, those considering taking online IQ tests, and members of or those interested in high-IQ societies.

  • #31
To all closet Mensans at Physics Forums, you now see why 'coming out' and declaring that you're a Mensan is a soul searching decision. Each Mensan must make that decision for him or her self. I understand the consternation. While in the closet, you witness the Mensa bashers from a distance but once you're 'out' you become the target. There are many brave Mensa brothers and sisters who have been subjected to the abuse of these Mensaphobics all their lives. These Mensans are the venerated few who have made it somewhat easier for us. Yet, the majority of Mensans still suffer. Be brave fellow Mensans, for the bashers are cowards in disguise. Most Mensaphobics have a strong desire engage in mensa activity. Their latent mensa arousal is manifested in a desire to bash what they hate in themselves. To those bashers all I can say is "don't knock it till you try it."

No – I’m not gay.
 
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  • #32
Geoffery - what I meant to say is don't join unless you plan to engage in the social part of Mensa. Mensa is at its beginning and at its end - a social organization.
 
  • #33
Then it is what I'm looking for. Thank you Tigers2B1.
 

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