Should IQ be a requirement?

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Originally Posted by rkzenrage

Cite.

Wikipedia on IQ

A typical IQ test requires the test subject to solve a fair number of problems in a set time under supervision. Most IQ tests include items from various domains, such as short-term memory, verbal knowledge, spatial visualization, and perceptual speed. Some tests have a total time limit, others have a time limit for each group of problems, and there are a few untimed, unsupervised tests, typically geared to measuring high intelligence. The most widely used standardized test for determining IQ is the WAIS (Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale).

Wikipedia lists the WAIS subtests:

Verbal Subtests

Information Degree of general information acquired from culture (e.g. Who is the president of Russia?)
Comprehension Ability to deal with abstract social conventions, rules and expressions (e.g. What does "Kill 2 birds with 1 stone" metaphorically mean?)
Arithmetic Concentration while manipulating mental mathematical problems (e.g. How many 45c. stamps can you buy for a dollar?)
Similarities Abstract verbal reasoning (e.g. In what way are an apple and a pear alike?)
Vocabulary The degree to which one has learned, been able to comprehend and verbally express vocabulary (e.g. What is a guitar?)
Digit span attention/concentration (e.g. Digits forward: 123, Digits backward 321.)
Letter-Number Sequencing attention and working memory (e.g. Given Q1B3J2, place the numbers in numerical order and then the letters in alphabetical order)

Performance Subtests

Picture Completion Ability to quickly perceive visual details
Digit Symbol - Coding Visual-motor coordination, motor and mental speed
Block Design Spatial perception, visual abstract processing & problem solving
Matrix Reasoning Nonverbal abstract problem solving, inductive reasoning, spatial reasoning
Picture Arrangement Logical/sequential reasoning, social insight
Symbol Search Visual perception, speed
Object Assembly Visual analysis, synthesis, and construction

Optional post-tests include Digit Symbol - Incidental Learning and Digit Symbol - Free Recall.

The egg example was and example of a situational question.

Real IQ tests are not situational or subjective.

...and the IQ tests for younger people do use practical situations to test responses.

Did you... did you game a child's test, Rob?

It certainly wasn't the Wechsler Preschool and Primary Scale of Intelligence

I really could care less if you believe what my test scores have been... as I have stated numerous times they are fake to begin with, so I do not feel they are an accurate representation of my intelligence.

It is very telling how much so many of you are focusing on that one thing.

Hey I could give a shit about your actual score. You'll notice I haven't posted any of mine.