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The Relevance Of A High IQ
There is so much
controversy about the validity of an IQ test and its
importance in life, so we think it is a good idea to set
the record straight and reveal the truth. The controversy is
surrounding the relevance of a high IQ in our day to day
lives. Does a high IQ mean that we are more likely to succeed
in life? Does it mean that we will become a particular type of
person? Below we will explore some of the central
topics:
Is IQ an accurate reflection of
someone's intelligence?
It is true to
say that the higher your IQ, the more likely you are
to have high intelligence. However, this intelligence
only extends to the areas of intellect which the IQ test
examines. For example, most tests completely ignore areas of
intelligence related to auditory or perspectival aspects to intelligence.
Instead, they rely solely on basic
intellectual categories such as logical, grammatical and spatial
areas.
The other important point is that the scores are very
easily manipulated. For example, having a poor night's sleep
on the eve of the test might artificially lower your score. On
the other hand, taking a concentration stimulant such as
caffeine or taurine will artificially boost your
results. It is also easy to cheat on an IQ test. The more
tests you take, the better idea you will have of what types
of questions are going to come up, making it more likely
that you'll answer correctly.
Does having a high
IQ mean you will be more successful in
life?
No. A higher score means
that you might be particularly good at problem solving,
grammar or logic etc. This might allow you to earn
a reasonable living if you enter a profession where these
abilities will be of use.
However, if you do not score
high, you can still earn a good living or become more
successful than someone with a high IQ. This is because there
are other aspects of intelligence and achievement which the
test does not measure.
Does a high IQ mean I will do well at
school?
Yes but not
exclusively so. If student X and Y both put the same
amount of effort, resources and time into an academic
task, but X scores higher than Y, then this can be
attributed to X having
a potentially higher IQ, as measured through an IQ test.
However, if both X and Y had the same IQ result, but Y scored
higher than X, then it is likely that other factors beyond IQ
are at cause. For example, the motivation of the student and
their interest in the topic can have a significant
impact.
What To
Expect
IQ has a very limited relevance
in helping someone become a genius and achieve
their dreams. The true power (as explored in other
articles) lies in refining our practical application of
knowledge, so as to make sure that the genius comes to us from
our subconscious mind. That said, the IQ is a very
relevant tool for the areas of intelligence which it does
generally measure, including the spatial, grammatical and
logical intelligence areas.
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