Anybody here have a degree in something but scored lower than they would expect on an IQ type test...
I hear all the time people say there is no real correlation between academic success and IQ ...I'm wondering if there are any real examples of this...
2007-12-26 19:32:54 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics
I am a prime example of the falsity of the Intelligence-Academic relation. I am intelligent, at least I like to think so. I average about a 130 on most IQ tests that I have taken. I have a photographic memory. I averaged a 4 of 5 on all my AP tests, AP Scholar with Distinction. I had above average SAT scores (not spectacular but I could have tried harder). ASVAB scores qualifying me for any military job I wanted. School was always very easy for me. However, I graduated High School with a 3.62 weighted GPA. I fail to see the point in doing homework when I can understand a concept as soon as I see it.
There is a very thin relationship between scores on aptitude tests and academic successes. They are on two completely different planes. The mathematician in me feels the need to mention that any relationship of two variables is going to show some relationship, even a slight one. This particular example is just too overly exaggerated.
2007-12-26 21:38:41 · answer #1 · answered by Mike J 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i have two degrees one in pshchology and one in biology. i always fall below where i should be in an iq test. there is something called 'fear of failure'. when you perform under pressure. while taking the test, i am terrified that i won't do well, and so i don't. i don't know what the answer is supposed to be. but when i am in class there are other factors in getting a good grade than just final exams. besides, i am always so interested in the subject matter of the class, that i feel that it is wonderful to be learning new things and answering my own questions by doing research. facts stick in your head if you are interested in them, tests aren't frightening anymore because you have enough information to be able to do well.
2016-04-11 02:39:02 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am the opposite, no degree, work in an office doing dull as hell stuff all day and my IQ is about 138 but I lack the confidence to use it, I guess.
2007-12-26 19:39:06 · answer #3 · answered by FoundMyStar 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Low IQ = Mcdonalds
2007-12-26 19:35:36 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
yes i have a degree in mathematics and electrotechnic engineering and an average 100 ~ 110 iq.
2007-12-26 19:36:40 · answer #5 · answered by gjmb1960 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
my IQ is high according to IQ test but i dont have a degree yet
2007-12-26 19:37:13 · answer #6 · answered by Cheonsa 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
anyone can study enough and get all A's in grad school. In fact, you can study enough and do well on SAT. It doesn't actually test your IQ.
2007-12-26 19:41:30 · answer #7 · answered by liquidicy 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I have a BS in Microbiology and did poorly on my SAT's. I think it was just the 7 a.m start time but what do i know, I'm only a grad student....
2007-12-26 19:37:16 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋