Should IQ be a requirement?

08-16-2007, 04:24 PM

Nope just skill and aptitude. IQ tests are just tricks and tell you nothing.
Someone raised on a farm will test very low on IQ tests yet may be a genius, the questions are based on "common" knowledge.
Shows those who came up with them must have had low "IQ"s.

If I am honest on an IQ test I do pretty well, around 170-175, but if I decide to give answers that I know the test "wants" I get insanely high scores.

Both tests are the same in this respect.

Someone may have an aptitude that has nothing to do with their general knowlege... it is a ridiculous idea.

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08-16-2007, 04:24 PM	#11
rkzenrage Guest Posts: n/a	Nope just skill and aptitude. IQ tests are just tricks and tell you nothing. Someone raised on a farm will test very low on IQ tests yet may be a genius, the questions are based on "common" knowledge. Shows those who came up with them must have had low "IQ"s. If I am honest on an IQ test I do pretty well, around 170-175, but if I decide to give answers that I know the test "wants" I get insanely high scores. Both tests are the same in this respect. Someone may have an aptitude that has nothing to do with their general knowlege... it is a ridiculous idea.

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