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29% |
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54% |
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15% |
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bizboy1
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Joined: Mar 24, 2012
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 Posted: Thu Jul 12, 2012 9:44 pm Post subject: Re: Asperger's and importance of IQ |
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| AJCoyne wrote: | From people I've met with Asperger's and from posts I've seen on WP, IQ seems to be really important to some Aspies.
So is your IQ important to you? If so why?
Personally, I couldn't care less. I haven't done an IQ test in years. When I was younger I used my IQ as means to brag, but after experiencing a lot in life I've realised it doesn't mean anything 
What about you guys? |
My IQ isn't that high but ,yes, I think it's important.
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Blownmind
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| Posted: Fri Jul 13, 2012 5:44 am Post subject: |
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Solving logical problems is a special interest of mine, I borrowed a book on the library when I were about 8-9 years old with a bunch of IQ-test like questions, and I couldn't get myself to return it, I have it still today, ~24 years later. If I couldn't solve one of the tests, I checked the answer and deducted why that was the right answer. I print out and categorize questions in IQ tests by what spatial/mathematical actions you need to do to reach the right solution(twist/flip/invert/add/multiply/etc.). IQ score isn't that important to me, but doing them fascinates me. I am partial to spatial visualization/reasoning tests. Only my wife and me in real life knows my IQ scores on those tests, and the reason I have it in my signature on this forum is because it is one of many tests that indicate I have Aspergers.
So to answer the poll; "Is IQ important to me?" Well, yes, IQ tests and problems are, and no, IQ score isn't. "Both" isn't an option, so I would have to go for "undecided", although it is the most well thought-out "undecided" of my life. 
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Fudo
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| Posted: Fri Jul 13, 2012 6:34 am Post subject: |
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| Tuttle wrote: | | I'd be somewhat curious to see how important people judge IQ compared to what their IQ is. |
this made me smile. Don't ask lol |
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RLgnome
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Age: 30
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| Posted: Fri Jul 13, 2012 9:56 am Post subject: |
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| My own IQ is somewhat important to me, but I don't look down (or up, for that matter, especially if they're being jerks about it) on other people because of their IQ. I'm fully aware that I often appear plain out stupid to people even though I have a high (but not exceptional) IQ, because of my social traits and "slowness" when it comes to understanding what other people say in some situations. I'm also aware that conditions during the tests affect results, as I've had wildly different results depending on whether I had a good day or not. |
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slave
Always stuck between 13-38Hz and tired of it.
Joined: Feb 29, 2012
Age: 100
Posts: 1320
Location: Dystopia Planetia
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| Posted: Fri Jul 13, 2012 11:57 am Post subject: |
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| Somberlain wrote: | IQ surely reflects intelligence of a person to a certain extent, however it can only give a general idea. Lets assume A has an IQ of 160 and B has 70. In this scenario it is clear: A is smarter. However, it is not that obvious when comparing two people with IQ scores of 140 and 160.
In addition, psychological conditions are very important. One may have higher levels of anxiety while taking the test. One other may be uninterested with the test. These conditions would surely have an impact on the results.
IQ reflects something about intelligence level, but its boundaries are not crystal clear IMHO. |
LOVE your avatar, btw!!!!
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