PaulC72

I am not sure about all this IQ lark, I mean someone could be really clever in one subject but have no questions about it in the IQ test making them thick ;-)

Saxo Boy

IQ tests are not about being 'clever' in 'subjects'. They test your brains cognitive reasoning, problem solving and adaptability. They also usually test speed (timed) which I find to be my personal weakness - I also fee with less time pressure I could do better.

ditchmyster

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So out of curiosity i just took an online IQ test and scored 147.

f1_fan

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Which means in a proper MENSA one you'll score about 120... hope that helps

ditchmyster

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Maybe yes and maybe no, as it's the first time i've ever done one I wasn't sure what to expect, but having done it now i'm sure i'd do better next time.

I think it's like most things, the more practice and preparation the better the out come.

f1_fan

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Go for it, do a proper controlled Mensa test - their site has all the details. If you score over 130 you're in

hodgy0_2

if you score less than 43 you can apply to become a member of Densa

f1_fan

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Several members of which can be found on the gay marriage thread

jods

You are way ahead of the others

Ellie*

I had a high IQ as a kid, I doubt I sustained it though!

f1_fan

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jods

F1. I'm now advised to use the term atypical.

I still prefer abnormal though.

Must invest some time to nail down the difference between the two terms.

f1_fan

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Ah yes but atypical doesn't have the negative overtones of abnormal though does it It was a good try.. I'll give you that

jods

Atypical / Obtuse / Elucidate for my edification. All good PC terminology
Abnormal / Thick as **** / Talk sense you tw@t. All old school.

ditchmyster

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Not interested, as my ego has long since evaporated into the ether and ceased to exist.

I like to think my mind operates on a much higher level than could be measured by a few pictures and questions devised by a bunch of reciprocating intellectuals.

hill79

I took a Mensa test some years ago and, despite having dyscalculia, scored highly enough to get in. Then I looked at the membership fees and realised the smartest people are the ones who don't need to pay to join a club to prove how smart they are

f1_fan

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Sorry if I came across as critical as I didn't mean to, I just meant that most of these online tests are not true recognised IQ tests and statistically people score a good bit less on the genuine ones than on the online ones. I did a lot of reading about them a few years ago as I think they are flawed although a lot of clever people say they aren't.

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