I am smarter than most people in my grade, but I was wondering if I can increase my Iq. Last time I took the IQ test I had a 124 and I was 14. Is it possible to increase my IQ and how?
2006-12-11 13:44:05 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Social Science ➔ Psychology
Yes, it's certainly possible to raise your IQ. You may have a genetic prerequisite for a high IQ, but you have to nurture it to develop your high IQ or it will never manifest.
How you boost your IQ is by training your logic. Do logic puzzles, play logic games, try to improve your analytical skills. Your IQ isn't how much you know, but how well you can figure things out. When you train your brain to spot patterns and make complex plans, your IQ improves.
Here are examples of those logic games and puzzles: http://www.conceptispuzzles.com/index.htm
Believe it or not, playing strategy games may also help since the whole point of these games is to think ahead and adapt to a set of complex rules.
2006-12-11 13:57:35 · answer #1 · answered by Greg 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Depends on the test.
Most good tests have a retestability factor of about r=~0.9. This means that there is some variation, and you IQ can change.
It is generally acknowledged that with training you can increase your IQ as much as 15% of its value with no training.
In order to do so you must specifically train to take the test. You must practise questions similar to IQ test questions, in an environment like an IQ test, and learn more ways to solve problems.
You're not supposed to do that though, as IQ is sort of supposed to be an 'innate ability' :p
2006-12-11 13:52:23 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The short answer is yes, but I must point out that there is more to life than having a high IQ. Your other traits, honor, loyalty etc... along with good common sense will really determine how you are looked at. I read once, and I apologise for I can't recall the author right now and I won't try to quote him, but he basically said, give me a loyal, honest bum of little education to one of education and no moral scruples. This has always stuck with me and I believe it to be true.
2006-12-11 14:05:56 · answer #3 · answered by sgt_cook 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
IQ tests degree this established psychological potential in distinct diverse techniques. they could try: spatial potential: the potential to visualise manipulation of shapes mathematical potential: the potential to remedy issues and use common sense language potential: this can include the potential to finish sentences or understand words even as letters were rearranged or bumped off. memory potential: the potential to remember issues presented both visually or aurally IQ tests degree your potential to appreciate ideas and by no skill the volume of your understanding, getting to comprehend new techniques does not immediately strengthen your IQ. getting to comprehend ought to workout your ideas, although, that ought to help you to strengthen more advantageous cognitive skills, yet scientists do not totally understand this courting. the relationship between getting to comprehend and psychological potential remains almost continuously unknown, as are the workings of the mind and the nature of psychological potential. psychological potential does look to matter more advantageous on genetic factors than on environmental factors, yet maximum mavens agree that environment performs some significant position in its progression. IQ and Emotional Intelligence "compared to intelligence quotient (IQ), this is considered an absolute given from start, emotional intelligence is taken under consideration as cultivated and improved for the period of existence."
2016-11-30 11:21:10 · answer #4 · answered by Erika 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you want to increase the Mensa test result you can use Bergmans IQ tests at http://www.bergmandata.com
2006-12-11 23:42:08 · answer #5 · answered by Best 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely.
2006-12-11 13:50:21 · answer #6 · answered by moebiusfox 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is, but most if it is unearthing natural ability.
2006-12-11 14:17:50 · answer #7 · answered by Professor Sheed 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
read some books!
2006-12-11 13:46:49 · answer #8 · answered by d 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ok u are smart..whatelse u want..be smarter?...u will..
2006-12-11 13:50:21 · answer #9 · answered by L_n_C_fReAk 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋