Are they genius or what?
2006-08-09 02:14:19 · 9 answers · asked by original_kilit 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Other - Cultures & Groups
Someone says the test gets an incomplete view of IQ. So, which would be a complete one?
2006-08-09 21:38:07 · update #1
Technically, they meet the standard of "genius," but they may not be living up to their potential. It's like having a measuring cup. It's just a container until it's filled with something. If they just sit and brag about their IQ, without doing anything with it, they don't have anything to brag about.
2006-08-09 02:22:19 · answer #1 · answered by cross-stitch kelly 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well you need to have a genius IQ to pass the test.
Mine is high enough to give it a try but I can't see any advantage other than bragging rights.
I prefer to be low key so as not to offend others. I let people do things their way unless asked for help.
My employers are usually surprised when I start solving problems for them.
I try to keep my feeling of superiority in check. I was hated in grade school for knowing all the answers so I learned to play dumb. It helps me a lot in life to be smarter than someone who's trying to scam me.
I'm not rich and I don't want to work that hard. I would enjoy winning the lottery but without a college education or the money to invest in a business I'll never make the big bucks.
I have everything I want already. A nice home and a collection of antique cars and trucks. And many good friends. All I need now is another wife. But girlfriends fill the need till the right one comes along.
2006-08-09 10:22:08 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are those (cynicism would say "those" are the ones who tried and didn't make it) who say the only thing passing a mensa test indicates is an ability to pass mensa tests. And then there's the oft-asked question: "If you're so smart, why ain't you rich?". It may be precisely because they are "smart" that they aren't "rich". To the extent that their smarts are perceived by others as making them "boat-rockers", they may not get on as well in whatever their chosen field (otherwise known as "success favours the norm"). Personally, I view mensa membership as akin to being 7ft tall. It's a physical trait which the individual didn't ask for which they can use, or not, to their advantage.
2006-08-09 09:32:42 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a close friend who is Mensa and I respect the heck out of him and yes, I consider him to be a genius.
2006-08-09 09:18:26 · answer #4 · answered by ninja_girl 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know simply because some of the most intelligent people in the world either had learning disabilities,or a low IQ.Look at Einstein,he is a prime example.
2006-08-09 09:19:33 · answer #5 · answered by Celebrity girl 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Good for them. I don't have their intelligence but I do have common sense. Either is fine though they don't often walk hand in hand. Just my not-so-brainy thoughts.
2006-08-09 09:19:14 · answer #6 · answered by cymbalita 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of course they are.. top 2 percent. As far as their 'group' I think they should get over themselves.
2006-08-09 09:18:45 · answer #7 · answered by ok 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
incomplete test. their version of "intelligence" is insufficient.
2006-08-09 17:32:23 · answer #8 · answered by sincere12_26 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Great society. Yes they are.
2006-08-09 09:18:18 · answer #9 · answered by the Goddess Angel 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋