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Intelligence Quotient (IQ)

What Is Considered a High IQ? Signs, Detection & Impact On Life

Most people have an IQ that falls between 85 and 115 – this is your average range. But if your IQ test score exceeds 130, your IQ is considered high and you are in the top 2%!

By Mandy Jasmine, Psychologist, PhD in Psychology
13 Dec, 2023

Intelligence Quotient (IQ)

High-IQ Societies Explained: Definition, List & Admission Requirements

A high-IQ society, like Mensa, Intertel and Prometheus, is an organization that limits its membership to people who have a high IQ test score

By Mădălina Olteanu, Clinical Psychologist
24 Jun, 2024

Testing & Training

Can You Really Improve Your IQ Score?

Most people aim to achieve the highest IQ test score possible. Here are 10 of the best ways to improve it!

By Ledion Musaj, Clinical Psychologist, MSc. in Clinical Psychology
13 Dec, 2023

Scales weighing money and a brain to represent wealth vs intelligence

Intelligence Quotient (IQ)

Do Rich People Have a Higher IQ?

Many of us tend to assume that you have to be smarter than most to achieve financial success. So, do wealthy people have a higher IQ than everyone else?

By Mădălina Olteanu, Clinical Psychologist
15 Jul, 2024

a family tree showing the inheritance of intelligence across generations

Intelligence Quotient (IQ)

Is Intelligence Inherited? Here Is What Research Says

Whether intelligence is inherited from your parents's genetic foundation, or acquired from your environment, is a controversial yet fascinating topic

By Ledion Musaj, Clinical Psychologist, MSc. in Clinical Psychology
13 Dec, 2023

Young woman reading a book titled "Signs of high IQ”

Intelligence Quotient (IQ)

What Are the Signs of High IQ? Here’s How to Find Out

Intelligence can manifest in many ways, some subtler than others. Here are 20 signs that you might have a high IQ

By Ledion Musaj, Clinical Psychologist, MSc. in Clinical Psychology
24 Jul, 2024

Intelligence Quotient (IQ)

What Are the Signs of Low IQ?

These 15 typical signs of low intelligence, as commonly assessed by IQ, can be influenced by stress and lack of education, among other factors.

By Mădălina Olteanu, Clinical Psychologist
02 Aug, 2024

Personal Development

What Is It Like to Have a High IQ? Definition, Advantages & Curses

High IQ is often seen as a ticket to success. In reality, high IQ people often face social and emotional problems.

By Mădălina Olteanu, Clinical Psychologist
22 Jul, 2024

Testing & Training

Adaptive IQ Tests: Why They Are Better

While standard IQ tests, or linear tests, present the same set of questions to all test takers, adaptive tests modify the difficulty of questions in real-time.

By Mandy Jasmine, Psychologist, PhD in Psychology
29 Jul, 2024

Woman studying an IQ Test book with test score improving from 100 to 160 IQ

Testing & Training

Can You Study for an IQ Test?

In order to improve your IQ score, you need to know what you’re up against. Here are some of the best ways you can study for an IQ test.

By Samantha Davis, Psychology Writer
05 Aug, 2024

child IQ increases over time then may start declining

Intelligence Quotient (IQ)

Can Your IQ Change Over Time? Research Says Yes!

IQ is not static and it can change over time, no matter your age. Factors like education and mental stimulation can help prevent a decline.

By Samantha Davis, Psychology Writer
09 Aug, 2024

Testing & Training

The Highest IQ Scores Ever Recorded As of 2024

The list of smartest people in the world include peoples from all walks of life: from politicians and entrepreneurs, to musicians and movie stars

By Mădălina Olteanu, Clinical Psychologist
16 Aug, 2024

Woman hand holding a book, representing the impact of reading on IQ

Intelligence Quotient (IQ)

Does Reading Increase IQ? Here's What Research Says

Reading improves intelligence and IQ by strengthening brain connectivity, according to scientists. Here is why you should make it a regular habit.

By Mandy Jasmine, Psychologist, PhD in Psychology
13 Aug, 2024

A woman managing tasks with a to-do list and sticky notes

Personal Development

Does a Good Memory Mean a High IQ?

It's often assumed that a good memory is a sign of intelligence. The reality of the impact of memory on your IQ is a bit more nuanced.

By Mădălina Olteanu, Clinical Psychologist
26 Aug, 2024

Decline in IQ scores from 100 in 1975 to 95 in 2025, illustrating the Reverse Flynn Effect

Intelligence Quotient (IQ)

The Reverse Flynn Effect Explained: What’s Causing the Drop in IQ?

The "Flynn effect" refers to the steady rise in IQ scores that happened over the 20th century. The Reverse Flynn Effect is its opposite: an IQ decline that is becoming a global trend.

By Mandy Jasmine, Psychologist, PhD in Psychology
29 Aug, 2024

Pros and cons of online IQ tests, showing a computer screen with an IQ test and thumbs-up and thumbs-down icons

Testing & Training

What Are the Pros and Cons of Online IQ Tests?

IQ tests used to be exclusive to psychological clinics, but now they are more easily accessible online. Here are the advantages and disadvantages of using an online IQ test.

By Mandy Jasmine, Psychologist, PhD in Psychology
11 Sep, 2024

A person with stars and arrows representing EQ and IQ, showing their combined importance for achieving success

Personal Development

EQ or IQ: Which Matters More for Success?

Emotional Intelligence (EQ) and Intelligence Quotient (IQ) are often compared to each other, leading many to believe they are in competition. But the reality is more complex.

By Mădălina Olteanu, Clinical Psychologist
06 Sep, 2024

Average IQ trends over time, questioning if they are declining or increasing

Intelligence Quotient (IQ)

Is the Average IQ Declining or Increasing? Here's What Research Says

Researchers are noticing an overall decrease in IQ scores across generations - but why? How did we shift so quickly from the consistent increases of the 20th century to the opposite trend?

By Mădălina Olteanu, Clinical Psychologist
21 Aug, 2024

Most popular types of IQ tests for adults

Testing & Training

The Different Types of IQ Tests For Adults [Quick Guide]

The Different Types of IQ Tests For Adults

By Mandy Jasmine, Psychologist, PhD in Psychology
03 Sep, 2024

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