About IQ Testing
Learn about intelligence quotient (IQ) tests, how they work, and what your score means.
What is an IQ Test?
An Intelligence Quotient (IQ) test is a standardized assessment designed to measure human intelligence and cognitive abilities. IQ tests evaluate various mental skills including logical reasoning, pattern recognition, mathematical ability, and verbal comprehension.
The concept of IQ was first introduced by French psychologist Alfred Binet in the early 1900s. Today, IQ tests are widely used in educational, clinical, and research settings to assess cognitive functioning.
How IQ Tests Work
- Multiple cognitive domains are assessed including verbal, mathematical, and spatial reasoning
- Questions increase in difficulty to determine your cognitive ceiling
- Scores are standardized against population norms
- Results provide percentile rankings compared to peers
Score Interpretation
130+Very Superior (2%)
120-129Superior (7%)
110-119High Average (16%)
90-109Average (50%)
80-89Low Average (16%)
Professional Assessment
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Research-Based
Questions designed using established psychological principles
Standardized
Scores compared against large population samples
Important Considerations
Please Note:
- • This online test provides an estimate and should not be considered a professional assessment
- • IQ scores can be influenced by factors like education, cultural background, and test-taking experience
- • Intelligence is multifaceted and cannot be fully captured by a single number
- • For official IQ testing, consult with a licensed psychologist or educational specialist