The IQ History Quiz
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What does IQ stand for?

  • Intelligent Questionnaire
  • Intelligence Quality
  • Intuitive Quotient
  • Intelligence Quotient (correct)
  • How was the IQ score historically calculated?

  • By dividing a person's mental age score by their chronological age and multiplying by 100 (correct)
  • By multiplying a person's mental age score by their chronological age
  • By subtracting a person's mental age score from their chronological age
  • By adding a person's mental age score to their chronological age
  • What does a modern IQ score of 115 indicate?

  • Below average intelligence
  • Exceptional intelligence
  • Above average intelligence (correct)
  • Average intelligence
  • In a normal distribution of IQ scores, what percentage of the population scores between IQ 85 and IQ 115?

    <p>Approximately two-thirds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are IQ scores from intelligence tests considered to be?

    <p>Estimates of intelligence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    IQ Score Overview

    • IQ stands for Intelligence Quotient.
    • Historically, IQ scores were calculated by dividing mental age by chronological age, then multiplying by 100.

    Modern IQ Score Interpretation

    • A modern IQ score of 115 indicates a score one standard deviation above the mean, which is considered to be above average.

    Distribution of IQ Scores

    • In a normal distribution of IQ scores, approximately 68% of the population scores between IQ 85 and IQ 115.

    Significance of IQ Scores

    • IQ scores from intelligence tests are considered to be measures of cognitive ability, not a direct measure of intelligence.

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    Test your knowledge about IQ and its history with this engaging quiz. Learn about the origins of the intelligence quotient and its significance in assessing human intelligence.

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