when are people going to realize that IQ tests (the whole lot of them) are a load of shit?! i say this even with an ability to score above average on the majority of these tests.
i've encountered recognized "genuises" who would surely be held back a grade if they were placed in a kindergarten classroom as an adult--due to poor common sense, a deficiency of practical knowledge, a lack of fundamental learning skills, zero social capabilities, etc.
on the other hand, i've met individuals whos scores would be deemed less than stellar on an official IQ test, yet who possess extraordinary creative genuis, innovative talents, social graces, etc.
take a moment and try and ponder for yourself what an ideal definition of intelligence might be?
in the end, it proves to be a relatively arbitrary process resulting in a myriad of conflicting definitions (especially across cultures). The bottom line is, IQ tests are not much to go by.
yeah, i know that, for many, it's merely fun & games to take these tests, uncover what you think you already know or don't know, compare scores with one another, etc, etc.
i only plead that, in reality, you guys take the concept of an IQ test with a grain of salt (or two) and, above all else, never use them to pigeonhole or discriminate against others.
*rant over
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