If a college student learned that his IQ is superior, is he stuck with that IQ for the rest of his life?
2006-11-28 20:00:59 · 6 answers · asked by hokage 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Other - Education
An IQ test is like a "snapshot" - it simply records how well you did on that occasion. If you took several over an extended period in similar conditions, it might be possible to get a more accurate idea of your real IQ. Yes it is possible to improve your IQ - that is why we go to school and college, after all. If you want to improve your IQ, keep your mind active by doing demanding puzzles, mental exercises etc. If you are troubled that your IQ is too high: watch a lot of soaps and childrens tv. You'll be a shambling moron before you know it!
2006-11-28 20:11:03 · answer #1 · answered by Specsy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I will give you the real deal. An IQ can be changed only because you can not find multiple normalized tests. A true IQ test should yield a nearly identical IQ every time for the same subject. This is simply not the case with modern IQ tests. I think the underlying question is "Can you increase you intelligence?". The answer to this is NO. You're intelligence level will not change. The amount of wisdom you possess can and will change with life experience. Summation...you can increase your wisdom but not your intelligence!!
2006-12-01 02:19:20 · answer #2 · answered by Nicholi 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely not. Your iQ will increase by itself just because a large part of it is reasoning, and the older we become the more adept we are at reasoning things out...deciphering t he c o de, so to "speak." Also, doing things like crosswords & reading the newspaper will add to the foundation you already have within your iQ. You could score lower on one test in ten years, but take ten tests over ten years and it'll rise with simple mind exercises I already wrote about. Proven. good luck and join mensa, it's fun... jack
2006-11-29 04:04:57 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think the work to increase one's IQ has to be done long before college - perhaps even as a toddler. It might be possible to increase it as a young adult, but I find it unlikely that the increase will be remarkable.
2006-11-29 04:05:10 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of course not, he could always retake IQ tests till it's high enough for him. . .
btw, I'm answering your second question. . .
2006-11-29 04:02:31 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
In my experience, I've found that it can be increased.
2006-11-29 04:03:19 · answer #6 · answered by halitobro 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋