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General intelligence has been defined in different ways by different scientists. A compilation of definitions of general intelligence can be found here. Here are some of the better definitions:  \n“Intelligence is a very general mental capability that involves the ability to reason, plan, solve problems, think abstractly, comprehend complex ideas, learn quickly and learn from experience.” L. S. Gottfredson  \n“Intelligence is the ability to solve problems, or to create products, that are valued within one or more cultural settings.” H. Gardner  \nIQ Tests  \nThe most well-known measure of general intelligence is a standardized IQ test.‘IQ’ stands for ‘intelligence quotient’. Standardized means that scores can be compared in the general population and you know what score is needed to be ina certain percentile – for instance above average, or in the top 2%(Mensa standard) . Examples of IQ tests include the Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale, the Stanford-Binet, and the Cattell Culture Fair test, and Raven’s Progressive Matrices.  \nThere are many bogus IQ tests on the web that either don’t accurately or reliably measure your general intelligence, or which give you an inflated score. Valid, reliable, standardized tests are difficult to locate and are usually professionally administered.  \nIQ test scores can be used to predict achievements in a wide range of abilities, including creativity, educational attainment, health, leadership, lifespan, professional achievement and income.  \nIQ tests are widely used in our institutions and organisations because of their consistency and validity. Schools and universities use IQ tests (or ‘aptitude tests’) to select and stream students, companies use IQ tests to screen  \napplicants, with estimates of 80% of Fortune 500 companies’HR departments using these kinds of tests for recruitment.  \nThe IQ Score Bell Curve – A ‘Normal Distribution’  \nWith standardized IQ tests, IQ tests are designed so that their scores have a‘bell curve’ distribution in the general population with an average of 100. This curve has a peak in the middle where most people score and tapering ends where only a few people score. In statistics this is called a normal distribution. Many variables in nature (such as height and weight) have a distribution of the same shape.  \nThe area under the curve between scores corresponds to the % in the population between those score. The scores on this IQ bell curve are colorcoded in ‘standard deviation units’. A standard deviation is a measure of the spread of the distribution. 15 points is one standard deviation for most IQ tests. Nearly 70% of the population score between 85 and 115 – [i.e. plus](i.e. plus) and minus one standard deviation. A very small percentage of the population (about 0.1% or 1 in 1000) have scores less than 55 or greater than 145 – that is, more than 3 standard deviations out!  \nA critical insight from research over the past decade is that IQ is not a fixed, genetically determined attribute. An individual’s score on the bell curve is not static.  \nOver time – weeks, months or years – an IQ level can change substantially.  \nWhat is an Average IQ Score?  \nStandardized IQ tests are designed so that the exact average (mean) IQ score in the general population is 100. An ‘average IQ score’ or ‘normal IQ score’ can be defined as a score between 85 and 115 – between plus and minus one standard deviation from the average (see the table below) .  \nWhat is a High IQ Score? What is Mensa Standard?  \nAn IQ of 115 or more can be considered to be a high IQ score or level. Only 15% of the population have an IQ level of 115 or above. There is no magic bullet but in general it is thought that:  \n􀁸 An IQ of 110 or above ena","cbCaipiLBoBBnqhZ","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaipiLBoBBnqhZ","pdf",333980,12,"English","# IQ Tests\n## General Intelligence (G)\n## IQ Tests and Standardized Measures\n## IQ Score Bell Curve and Normal Distribution\n## Average IQ, High IQ, and Mensa Standard\n## IQ Level Scale and IQ Score Scale\n## Types of Intelligence Tests","[{\"question\":\"What does “general intelligence (G)” mean in IQ testing?\",\"answer\":\"General intelligence (G) refers to the most general idea of cognitive performance, often defined as broad mental capability such as reasoning, planning, problem solving, and learning from experience.\"},{\"question\":\"How is the IQ bell curve constructed and what does the average score represent?\",\"answer\":\"Standardized IQ tests are designed so scores follow a bell curve distribution with an average (mean) of 100. 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