IQ Test

[DonH50]

I took one in HS, don't recall which, and the old S-B and modified S-B back in college during psych classes (got within two points on those two tests, and was essentially the same score I got in HS, hmph). Age biasing (weighting) was added because most people would see their score reduce as they got older (various studies showed that, along with various rationale as to why it was true). In college I had some understanding of the tests and thought behind them, all lost in the lists of time now, alas. I am not about to take this one, don't need nobody tellin' me how stupid I've grown, have wife and kids for that. Way too long since my pre-med classes, and I became a hairy-knuckled engineer instead of a medical doctor.

 

[Ronm1]

I suspect we have all taken a similar test in HS and elem. I certainly did. Plus on entry in the military before and boot. Did tend to put one in a box there, good or bad. Plus now that I think about it, Univac and Honeywell had versions on job interviews. Early 70's.

 

[Gregadd]

No if you could figure out how to navigate the test without looking, your IQ would be proven to be off the chart already.

My phone has an app. that will read for you. Fortunately there are many ways to be blind. There is also expectation bias. I am sure my ability exceeds any score I might achieve.

 

[NorthStar]

The other day the judge's wife asked me if a would rather be blind or deaf. ...I said deaf...about you guys; if you can pick only one?

 

[RayDunzl]

The other day the judge's wife asked me if a would rather be blind or deaf. ...I said deaf...about you guys; if you can pick only one?

My Turbo IQ views the question and my answer to "Would you rather be blind or deaf?" is "No."

 

[Gregadd]

The eyes are so dominant. I would rather listen to music.
My IQ story. I always thought I was smartest in school. My ex-girl friend bested me by 2 points. It is ok. She never knew.

 

[NorthStar]

I think bright people are peaceful people, vocal people for peace in the world. :b /// It's just what I think; only the brightest of the brightest would agree.

 

[NorthStar]

The eyes are so dominant. I would rather listen to music.

Say you walk through a forest atop a mountain...with ears only or with eyes only?
Or, you watch a Charlie Chaplin's movie ...?
Or, a classical musical concert ballet @ the opera hall?

* A professional artist musician/painter agreed with me...eyes first. We'd rather see the eagle fly up high in the sky than hear his wings cutting through the wind above our heads. ...If only one choice available.

 

[DonH50]

I suspect we have all taken a similar test in HS and elem. I certainly did. Plus on entry in the military before and boot. Did tend to put one in a box there, good or bad. Plus now that I think about it, Univac and Honeywell had versions on job interviews. Early 70's.

Probably, though the usual ones I had in school were much simpler. The one I took in HS was a half (or maybe all) day affair they gave to just a few students. Some of the tests employers give now are similar to some of the short IQ tests, and also to various mind games/puzzles on the 'net.

Like everyone else, I have known certified (literally!) geniuses who can't be trusted to have a drop of common sense in the real world, and "dummies" who know more about construction or my car than I ever will. And some geniuses who were just crazy good at anything they wanted to do. I'd hate them, but all the really, really smart people I have known have been really great people, too. I am lucky and proud to have several friends like that.

 

[Mosin]

I didn't take the test. I don't need to prove I'm a dumbass to anyone.
Besides, when you are 65 the only tests that you need to pass are stress tests and Electrocardiograms!

 

[DonH50]

^^^ I think there are a few more, and more intrusive, tests to "pass"...

 

[Johnny Vinyl]

^^^ I think there are a few more, and more intrusive, tests to "pass"...

That reminds me....I'm due for a prodding!

 

[amirm]

I had mine done last year and hence I could not use that to avoid this test.

 

[edorr]

I would reframe it as a vanity test:

Not vain: Not taking the test
Moderately vain: Actually taking the test
Highly vain: Advertising your score on social media
Narcissist: Actually believing the score reflects your true IQ

 

[es347]

Between branch and twig?

Here's what I think: Don't put any importance to that test. And two: everyone here @ WBF shouldn't score below 139.

? A tougher one was the number of four surface's forms. ...A geometry skill test. ...That was my forte @ college...in practical term. ...And I missed.

..well that excludes me...the last one I took in HS had me at 136. Does that mean I need to register at Audioholics?

 

[amirm]

I would reframe it as a vanity test:

Not vain: Not taking the test
Moderately vain: Actually taking the test
Highly vain: Advertising your score on social media
Narcissist: Actually believing the score reflects your true IQ

Guilty as charged . As we get older, the opportunity to demonstrate such vanity grows smaller and smaller. We show off our expensive systems, fancy cars, taste in food, and how much music we have or know. Let's add posting your "IQ" number on the test to that.

BTW one of the reasons I did well on the test was practice. Steve turned me on to a puzzle app called Wordbrain where you find words in patterns of seemingly random letter. At first I could not do any of them without a hint. Now well into the game at times I can instantly solve the puzzle. The ones in this test now seem like child's play compared to that. Years ago when I took these tests in aptitude tests I had a very hard time with them.

So has my IQ increased or is it the same and I am just good at something now?

 

[es347]

I didn't take the test. I don't need to prove I'm a dumbass to anyone.
Besides, when you are 65 the only tests that you need to pass are stress tests and Electrocardiograms!

..I hear ya Mosin...I stayed up all night studying for my urine test and still flunked it..

 

[edorr]

Guilty as charged . As we get older, the opportunity to demonstrate such vanity grows smaller and smaller. We show off our expensive systems, fancy cars, taste in food, and how much music we have or know. Let's add posting your "IQ" number on the test to that.

BTW one of the reasons I did well on the test was practice. Steve turned me on to a puzzle app called Wordbrain where you find words in patterns of seemingly random letter. At first I could not do any of them without a hint. Now well into the game at times I can instantly solve the puzzle. The ones in this test now seem like child's play compared to that. Years ago when I took these tests in aptitude tests I had a very hard time with them.

So has my IQ increased or is it the same and I am just good at something now?

Ibelieve a comprehensive "IQ" test has multiple dimensions, including word unscrambling, spacial thinking, and recognizing analogies, pattern recognition etc.

 

[edorr]

Guilty as charged . As we get older, the opportunity to demonstrate such vanity grows smaller and smaller. We show off our expensive systems, fancy cars, taste in food, and how much music we have or know. Let's add posting your "IQ" number on the test to that.

BTW one of the reasons I did well on the test was practice. Steve turned me on to a puzzle app called Wordbrain where you find words in patterns of seemingly random letter. At first I could not do any of them without a hint. Now well into the game at times I can instantly solve the puzzle. The ones in this test now seem like child's play compared to that. Years ago when I took these tests in aptitude tests I had a very hard time with them.

So has my IQ increased or is it the same and I am just good at something now?

I believe a comprehensive "IQ" test has multiple dimensions, including word unscrambling, spacial thinking, and recognizing analogies, pattern recognition etc.

 

[NorthStar]

... the usual ones I had in school were much simpler. The one I took in HS was a half (or maybe all) day affair they gave to just a few students. Some of the tests employers give now are similar to some of the short IQ tests, and also to various mind games/puzzles on the 'net.

Like everyone else, I have known certified (literally!) geniuses who can't be trusted to have a drop of common sense in the real world, and "dummies" who know more about construction or my car than I ever will. And some geniuses who were just crazy good at anything they wanted to do. I'd hate them, but all the really, really smart people I have known have been really great people, too. I am lucky and proud to have several friends like that.

Right on.