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As discussed in previous posts, intellectual quotient (IQ) can be mapped out using standard scores. That is, IQ follows a normal distribution with a mean

Intellectual Quotient (IQ) is defined by the Oxford English Dictionary as: a number representing a person’s reasoning ability (measured using problem-solving tests) as compared to

You often hear the term ‘genius’ being bandied around. Even Apple use the term for their famous ‘Genius Bar’ at the apple store. But what

What distinguishes human beings from other animals? Although there are many traits that distinguish homo sapiens from other animal species such the ability to walk

/> Sununu is a member of the most exclusive high IQ society[/caption] What is a high IQ society? They come in many shapes and sizes.

Mensa is one of many high IQ societies. Membership is open to individuals who manage to score in the top 2% of all test takers

Frenchman Alfred Binet developed the first of the modern day IQ tests. In addition to developing a framework for measuring intelligence, Binet taught the world

IQ testing is a business. Psychologists charge up to $1000 for these tests. Although we concur that in theory, the best of the clinical psychologists

Learning about fluid vs. crystallized intelligence[/caption] Fluid vs crystallized intelligence. What’s the difference? General intelligence can be decomposed into (1) crystallized and (2) fluid intelligence.