Why or why not? Do you think there are any other factors that influence results?
I'm writing an essay on IQ tests and I'd like to get opinions from others.
2007-12-05 15:40:52 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Social Science ➔ Psychology
Probably the best and the most widely used IQ test (used by psychologists) is the WAIS-III. It does a very good job of measuring intelligence under most conditions.
It would not be adequate in measuring the IQ of people not very familiar with the English language, or exceptionally culturally-deprived people. For most of us, it does the best job possible. Testing is done in an area free of distractions and is one-on-one.
It is a much more comprehensive measure of intelligence than probably most people realize. It consists of two sections, Verbal and Performance, and yields 3 IQ scores: Verbal, Performance, and Full Scale (Composite).
Consider this: It includes 14 different subtests (7 verbal, 7 peformance). These subtests attempt to measure:
General knowledge
Abstract verbal reasoning,
Math reasoning
Vocabulary
Abstract similarites
Short-term verbal memory
Attention and working memory
Perception of visual details
Motor and mental perceptual speed
Spatial perception, visual problem solving
Spatial reasoning
Visual perception speed
Visual analysis
As you can see, every effort is made to measure the broadest range of intellectual abilities. The test is also refined and upated regularly. The newest version is slated to arrive in 2008.
So yes, using the best test available under the best testing conditions, it is logical to conclude that this IQ test truly measures most aspects of intelligence.
2007-12-05 16:18:19 · answer #1 · answered by Pat K 6 · 4⤊ 1⤋
A well-designed examination intended to measure a person's compentencies in logical organization of things, current events, abstract reasoning, etc. is a reliable indicator of individual intelligence. There is probably very few exemptions or arguments to the contrary. The common flaw of IQ test is when the same set of examination is administered to the same group of people in short interval that the examinees tend to memorize the answers. Another is when a well-designed battery is administered among a wrong (by reason of education, age, nature of work, etc.) set of individuals. In the final analysis, the design of an IQ test and its administration are two different but complementing activities requiring careful planning.
2007-12-05 15:57:38 · answer #2 · answered by Willie Boy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The ones I've taken were definitely a test of intelligence. Being able to identify patterns in pictures and come up with the next logical answer, word associations, identify patterns within a set of numbers,math problems, etc...I'd like to think they're accurate (I did very well each time I was tested) however as Pope stated your state of mind at the time plays a huge factor, being well rested before taking the test made a difference of 18 pts between my worse and best score.
2016-04-07 21:00:01 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are just so many kinds of intelligences -- for example, musical geniuses aren't necessarily going to get an awesome IQ score. IQ scores are basically problem-solving scores.
There's my short answer. Hope it help you some.
P.S. My uncle was tested as a genius, and he is. But he never did much with that intelligence. He just wasn't driven. So I don't count on those tests much.
2007-12-05 15:52:59 · answer #4 · answered by Vixen 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I strongly feel IQ testing and intelligence corrrelate but do not equate to one another.
Luck and thinking strategies influence. I also feel that confidence influences results given the more confident one is with their initial answer ( which is more likely to be correct than not) the higher the results of the tests are.
I don't know much about this so thats my educated guess.
hope It helped!
2007-12-05 16:32:36 · answer #5 · answered by lizzie c 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Uhhh no I don't, because it is possible to learn how to do the questions quickly and easily on those tests. If you are out of practice then you will do worse than somebody who has been trained the fastest ways to work things out. I know this because I sat the police exams and before that I attended a prep course and there were some pretty thick people in that class but they learned how to answer the questions and they all passed. Besides that people can be intelligent in other ways such as artistically.
2007-12-05 15:45:30 · answer #6 · answered by SmEllY! 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
NO - if you practice you can become good at IQ tests because they all seem to pose similar types and styles of questions. The more you do them the better you become and this certainly does indicate that you are smarter or more intelligent. You are just better at doing IQ tests. If you don't believe me just try it you self. According to the last one I completed I was a genius. I'm no idiot but I'm certainly not a genius. I just like IQ tests as I enjoy crosswords and Sudoku.
2007-12-05 15:53:17 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
It depends on where the test comes from and if it's legit. I don't think it truly reflects intelligence because IQ tests dont' ask about real life common sense situations. Just because you can do insanly hard math or know big words doesn't really mean your smart. So no, these tests dont reflect true intelligence of those taking the test
2007-12-05 15:50:51 · answer #8 · answered by jstchel 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
IQ tests can be very good at measuring the ability to adapt to new stimuli quickly, which is one kind of intelligence. The biggest problem with them though is that they measure your abilities as compared to your age group, so they are essentially meaningless for adults.
2007-12-05 15:46:18 · answer #9 · answered by Jeff D 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
IQ test is a standard for intelligence
a race setting standards and ranks for the runners
what about one who runs being chased by a dog ?
most intellectuals recorded in history were chased by dog
they dint participate in races
2007-12-05 16:05:35 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋