Intelligence Quotient (IQ) tests have intrigued people for decades as a way to measure cognitive abilities. This article delves into the origins, evolution, applications, and significance of IQ tests, ...

Intelligence quotient, usually shortened to IQ, is a measure of how well someone uses information, logic, and reasoning compared to their peers. The first test for measuring IQ was developed by ...

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Lawrence Whalley received funding from Scottish Government, Henry Smith Charity, BBSRC, MRC, Alzheimer's Research Trust, The Wellcome Trust. Many people object to intelligence tests. Some say IQ test ...

Most people will only go out of their way to do an IQ test for fun, quickly finding a free online test to see how smart they really are. Then there are those who feel they are smarter than the average ...

Research has shown the potential for racial and class bias in IQ testing, so schools are slowly moving away from the practice — but not fast enough for many parents and researchers. Credit: Camilla ...

The U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments this week in a death penalty case in which the defendant’s school records from more than 40 years ago are playing a key role. In that case, Justice John Paul ...