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Distribution curve IQ test population ratio ( from the IQ 100-150 )

Distribution curve IQ test population ratio ( from the IQ 126-186 )

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IQ Scores

  • IQ Test from 85 belongs to the low (16% rate)
  • IQ Test from 85-115, classified as normal (68% rate)
  • IQ Test from 115-130, kind of intelligence (14% rate)
  • IQ Test from 130-145, being very intelligent (rate 2%)
  • IQ Test from 145 onwards, genius or mostly genius (ratio 0.1%)
IQ SD 15 Meaning
Below 55 High-level disability
55-70 Disabilities
70-85 Develops slowly
85-115 Normal
115-130 Clever
130-145 High intelligence
145-160 Genius
Above 160 Genius at a high level
IQ SD 15 Percent 1 / Population
200 0.000000002577 38,799,054,905
199 0.000000003281 30,474,633,383
198 0.000000004304 23,234,781,373
197 0.000000005707 17,523,621,714
196 0.000000007805 12,812,462,055
195 0.000000012049 8,299,133,771
194 0.000000018522 5,399,067,350
193 0.000000028347 3,527,693,280
192 0.000000043197 2,314,980,860
191 0.000000065541 1,525,765,731
190 0.000000099012 1,009,976,688
189 0.000000148930 671,455,140
188 0.000000223047 448,336,273
187 0.000000332605 300,656,796
186 0.000000493836 202,496,492
185 0.000000730059 136,975,315
184 0.000001074622 93,056,011
183 0.000001574988 63,492,557
182 0.000002298389 43,508,731
181 0.000003339611 29,943,606
180 0.000004831648 20,696,873
179 0.000006960218 14,367,367
178 0.000009983431 10,016,597
177 0.000014258287 7,013,465
176 0.000020276215 4,931,887
175 0.000028710420 3,483,056
174 0.000040478718 2,470,434
173 0.000056826351 1,759,747
172 0.000079434616 1,258,897
171 0.000110562720 904,464
170 0.000153231343 652,608
169 0.000211459855 472,903
168 0.000290570128 344,151
167 0.000397574794 251,525
166 0.000541664861 184,616
165 0.000734840246 136,084
164 0.000992654358 100,740
163 0.001335238273 74,893
162 0.001788396881 55,916
161 0.002385154797 41,926
160 0.003167564143 31,570
159 0.004188832572 23,873
158 0.005515719801 18,130
157 0.007232226803 13,827
156 0.009441979039 10,591
155 0.012285012285 8,140
154 0.015905837442 6,287
153 0.020508613618 4,876
152 0.026329647183 3,798
151 0.033658700774 2,971
150 0.042863266181 2,333
149 0.054318305269 1,841
148 0.068587105624 1,458
147 0.086206896552 1,160
146 0.107874865156 927
145 0.134408602151 744
144 0.167504187605 597
143 0.207039337474 483
142 0.255102040816 392
141 0.312500000000 320
140 0.381679389313 262
139 0.462962962963 216
138 0.561797752809 178
137 0.675675675676 148
136 0.813008130081 123
135 0.970873786408 103
134 1.159366522132 86.254
133 1.377050083312 72.619
132 1.628452318916 61.408
131 1.918796530816 52.116
130 2.250225022502 44.440
129 2.633242047609 37.976
128 3.065322012077 32.623
127 3.561507229860 28.078
126 4.108294646892 24.341
125 4.737315836847 21.109
124 5.440104450005 18.382
123 6.188118811881 16.160
122 7.072135785007 14.140
121 7.984669434685 12.524
120 9.000900090009 11.110
119 10.207206287639 9.797
118 11.393544417733 8.777
117 12.726208353483 7.858
116 14.164506579413 7.060
115 15.715857300016 6.363
114 17.370158068438 5.757
113 19.113880500019 5.232
112 20.976673938580 4.767
111 22.918958562523 4.363
110 25.002500250025 4.000
109 27.126000271260 3.687
108 29.379792578664 3.404
107 31.733942625032 3.151
106 34.141345169000 2.929
105 36.535018815535 2.737
104 39.134348217430 2.555
103 41.600798735336 2.404
102 44.200848656294 2.262
101 46.924123691990 2.131
100 50.000950495050 2.002
99 46.924123691990 2.133
98 44.200848656294 2.265
97 41.600798735336 2.407
96 39.088457178595 2.558
95 36.495018429984 2.740
94 34.106412005457 2.932
93 31.703760065944 3.154
92 29.353920216045 3.407
91 27.103943623797 3.690
90 24.983760555639 4.003
89 22.903211030186 4.366
88 20.963481615027 4.770
87 19.102926568350 5.235
86 17.361111111111 5.760
85 15.708451146717 6.366
84 14.158490138612 7.063
83 12.721351516385 7.861
82 11.389651362772 8.780
81 10.204081632653 9.800
80 8.998470260056 11.113
79 7.982757244352 12.527
78 7.070635650145 14.143
77 6.186970240673 16.163
76 5.439216752788 18.385
75 4.736642667677 21.112
74 4.107788366743 24.344
73 3.561126740501 28.081
72 3.065040152026 32.626

People frequently discuss extremely high IQ scores, also known as genius IQ scores, but what do these figures actually mean and how do they compare? 

Is there really a significant difference between those with "Genius IQ" and those with "High IQ" or even "Average IQ"? Are people with higher IQs more successful than those with lower IQs? According to some professionals, emotional intelligence may even be more important than IQ.

I. What is a Good IQ Score?

1. IQ definition 

The term "intellectual quotient," or IQ, refers to a person's capacity for reasoning. In other words, it's meant to determine how well a person can use knowledge and reasoning to provide answers or form predictions. IQ tests measure short- and long-term memory to start evaluating this. They also gauge how quickly and accurately people can recall information from lectures and solve puzzles.

IQ definition

Any student, regardless of intelligence, can learn. However, some students have difficulty in the classroom due to a deficiency in a particular area of intelligence. Programs for special education students frequently benefit these students. There, they get extra help in the areas where they're struggling. Teachers can identify which students would benefit from this extra help by using IQ tests. 

IQ tests can also be used to find students who would thrive in highly competitive "gifted education" programs. Exams resembling IQ tests are also commonly used by colleges and universities to select students. Additionally, the American government, including the military, hires people based on their IQ scores. These assessments aid in identifying candidates who would make effective leaders or excel at particular tasks. 

It's easy to infer a lot from someone's IQ. Most laypeople believe that successful people's success is a result of their intelligence. Psychologists who study intelligence find this is only partly true. IQ tests can forecast how well a person will perform in specific circumstances, like thinking abstractly in the fields of science, engineering, or the arts. or organizing groups of people. But the tale is not over yet. The conditions for extraordinary achievement vary widely. And among those additional categories are determination, opportunity, the capacity for clear thought, and even luck. 

a. IQ Distribution

The frequency distribution of IQ scores within a certain population or group is referred to as an IQ distribution. The bulk of IQ scores fall around the average (or mean) score, with fewer scores occurring at the higher and lower ends of the distribution. In general, IQ scores are distributed in a bell curve or normal distribution pattern.

Approximately 68% of scores in a normal distribution are within one standard deviation of the mean, 95% are within two standard deviations of the mean, and 99.7% are within three standard deviations of the mean. This indicates that IQ scores are often distributed so that most people fall within a range around the average score, with just a small number scoring much higher or lower than the average.

Standard deviation is normally set at 15 or 16, depending on the exam, while the average IQ score is typically put at 100. Accordingly, a score of 100 is regarded as typical, and a score of above or below 100 indicates intelligence above or below average, accordingly. An IQ score of 130 or more, for instance, is thought to be in the high range of intelligence, whereas one of 70 or lower is thought to be in the low range.

It's crucial to remember that there are many other aspects that affect a person's intellectual potential and abilities and that IQ scores are not the only indicator of intelligence. Additionally, because of environmental and other factors, IQ values are not constant and might alter over time.

b. What is an IQ chart?

A graphical representation of IQ scores and their distribution throughout a population is called an IQ chart. A normal distribution curve, which depicts the frequency distribution of IQ scores within a population, is often shown on the graph.

IQ charts can be used for a number of things, including comparing a person's IQ score to the distribution of IQ scores in the general population, tracking changes in IQ scores over time, and examining trends in IQ scores across various groups. 

Cutoff points for various intelligence categories, such as giftedness, ordinary intelligence, or intellectual disability, can also be determined using IQ charts. A cutoff score of 70 or lower may be used to identify people with an intellectual handicap, whereas a score of 130 or higher may be used to identify those who are deemed gifted.

The validity and cultural bias of IQ tests, as well as the use of IQ results to influence decisions about education, work, and other significant aspects of life, are all topics of continuous discussion. It is crucial to keep in mind that IQ charts and cutoff scores are not without controversy.

Nevertheless, IQ charts can be a helpful tool for determining who would benefit from additional support or interventions depending on their IQ levels and for understanding the distribution of IQ scores in a specific community.

c. IQ Ranking

IQ ranking refers to the process of comparing an individual's intelligence quotient (IQ) score to those of other individuals in a particular group or population. An IQ score is a numerical representation of a person's cognitive abilities as measured by standardized intelligence tests.

An IQ ranking can be used to determine where an individual's IQ falls in relation to the general population or a particular group, such as individuals of the same age or educational background. For example, an individual who scores in the 90th percentile on an IQ test would be considered to have a higher IQ ranking than 90% of individuals in the same population or group.

It's worth noting that IQ ranking is just one way of assessing cognitive abilities and intelligence, and that there are many factors that contribute to a person's overall intellectual capacity beyond just their IQ score. Additionally, IQ tests have been criticized for their potential to be culturally biased and for not fully capturing the complexity and diversity of human intelligence.

2. Can your success be determined by your IQ Range?

Many organizations and businesses use the official IQ score—a well-known competency test from the 1890s—to assess people's capacity for problem-perceiving and problem-solving. The purpose of the IQ test, which is administered in a variety of ways, is to evaluate thinking, language, math, image processing, and memory capacity in addition to speed. processing the data for each person. 

These tests identified individuals as "Genius" who had all of the aforementioned stats above 125. Additionally, this test will provide final results that have been combined with some sub-criteria and compared. 

Regarding super IQ, there has always been skepticism about the potential for career success, in addition to myths about Albert Einstein, Newton, Leonardo da Vinci, or Adolf Hitler. Other world success symbols include Bill Gates (9160) or Bill Clinton (137), among others. So, in your opinion, is IQ an important factor to help us succeed? and how can I calculate my own IQ?

a. What is IQ scale?

The IQ scale is a numerical scale used to express a person's cognitive abilities as measured by IQ tests. The scale typically ranges from 0 to 200 or 0 to 160, depending on the specific test being used.

What is IQ scale?

The most commonly used IQ scale is the standard deviation IQ scale, which is based on a normal distribution of IQ scores in a given population. On this scale, the average IQ score is set at 100, and the standard deviation is set at 15 or 16, depending on the specific test being used.

To scale an individual's IQ score, the raw score obtained on an IQ test is first converted to a standardized score based on the test's normative data. This standardized score is then converted to an IQ score using the IQ scale. For example, if an individual obtains a standardized score of 115 on an IQ test with a standard deviation of 15, their IQ score would be 100 + (15 x 1) = 115.

It's important to keep in mind that IQ scores are just one measure of intelligence, and that there are many factors that contribute to a person's intellectual abilities and potential. Additionally, IQ scores are not fixed and can change over time as a result of environmental and other factors. Therefore, IQ scores should be interpreted cautiously and in the context of other information about a person's cognitive abilities and potential.

An IQ test typically yields a result of 100. IQ scores average are frequently assigned these labels: 

  • 1 to 24: Profound mental disability
  • 25 to 39: Severe mental disability
  • 40 to 54: Moderate mental disability
  • 55 to 69: Mild mental disability
  • 70 to 84: Borderline mental disability
  • 85 to 114: Average intelligence
  • 115 to 129: Above average or bright
  • 130 to 144: Moderately gifted
  • 145 to 159: Highly gifted
  • 160 to 179: Exceptionally gifted
  • 180 and up: Profoundly gifted

b. Can your IQ range predict your success?

While IQ range can be an important factor in predicting certain types of success, such as academic achievement or job performance, it is not a foolproof predictor of overall success in life.

Many factors, such as motivation, perseverance, creativity, and emotional intelligence, also play important roles in determining a person's success in various areas of life.

Research has shown that individuals with higher IQ scores may be more likely to succeed academically and professionally, but that IQ alone does not guarantee success. Other factors, such as personality traits, social support, and access to resources, also play important roles in determining a person's success.

It's also important to note that IQ scores are not fixed and can be influenced by environmental and other factors. Therefore, focusing solely on IQ as a predictor of success can be limiting and may overlook other important factors that contribute to a person's overall potential and achievements.

II. How to measure average IQ

1. Using Tool with IQ score Chart

With just one search for the term "standard IQ test," Google will show you thousands of IQ test results from numerous domestic and international sources using a variety of question types such as images, logic, and arithmetic to test one's ability to quickly reason, analyze, and calculate. This test works well for determining a person's memory and information processing speed over a specific period of time. 

The evaluation standards of a typical IQ test are another thing to keep in mind for those who are interested in "how to test IQ." On the internet, you can search for millions of unidentified websites that are either free or paid. 

Of course, it can be a fun test to see how much of your reasoning and logical ability you can try or be "proud |" of from there. since the IQ is higher than I anticipated. But keep in mind that, for a non-standard IQ test, being curious and answering the wrong questions at the wrong time can be a time-killer and easily cause you to feel frustrated or experience a "power illusion." So how can one tell a "real" IQ test from a "fake" one? It's easy. 

The standard IQ test should be obtained from a reputable website that you can trust before taking it, and it should then be approved by a global system. In addition to this group, you can quickly test your own IQ on the "empowered" distribution by the global IQ group, such as at IQTest.

2. Measuring IQ Score Range

Over a century has passed since the invention of the IQ test. They were initially developed in France to aid in identifying students who required extra assistance in the classroom. 

Later, during World War I, the U.S. government employed altered versions of these tests. Armed forces commanders were aware that sending untrained personnel into combat could be hazardous. In order to help them find qualified candidates, they used the tests. That is still done by the military today. One of the many IQ tests in use is the Armed Forces Qualification Test. 

According to Joel Schneider, there are numerous purposes for IQ tests. He is a psychologist at Illinois State University in Normal. Some IQ tests have been created to evaluate kids at particular ages. Some are only for adults. Additionally, some of them were created with certain disabilities in mind. 

But only those who have experienced a similar cultural or social upbringing will typically perform well on any of these tests. For instance, Schneider claims that "in the United States, a person who doesn't know who George Washington was probably has lower-than-average intelligence." The intelligence of a person in Japan can be inferred very little from not knowing who George Washington was. 

The "knowledge" section of IQ tests includes inquiries about significant historical figures. Knowledge-based inquiries gauge a person's familiarity with the outside world. For instance, they might inquire as to whether respondents are aware of the significance of washing one's hands before eating.

 How to measure average IQ

Harder questions are also asked on IQ tests to gauge knowledge. Describe abstract art. What does it mean to go into loan default? What distinguishes the two terms weather and climate? According to Schneider, these questions gauge a person's knowledge of concepts that are important to their culture. 

These knowledge-based inquiries gauge what academics refer to as crystallized intelligence. However, some IQ test subcategories have nothing to do with knowledge. 

Some are memory-related. Some assess what is referred to as fluid intelligence. That is the capacity for a person to approach a situation with logic and reason. For instance, test takers might be required to determine how a shape would appear if it were rotated. "Aha" moments—when you suddenly connect the lines to see the bigger picture—are caused by fluid intelligence.

a. Fluid intelligence examples 

It can be useful to look at some specific examples in order to comprehend the concepts of fluid intelligence. The following are instances of fluid intelligence in use and how to test them. 

Finding patterns, resolving puzzles, formulating "rules of thumb" for solving problems, and eliminating irrelevant information are all examples of problem-solving techniques. 

avoiding mental fixedness, or the inability to consider a problem "outside the box." 

b. Crystallized intelligence examples 

Consider crystallized intelligence as something that would be helpful in a game show or trivia contest. A person who can memorize and retain a large number of facts will probably perform well on a game show like Jeopardy because they are more likely to be able to respond to questions about facts. The following are some instances of crystallized intelligence: 

Knowing Joe Namath, the Super Bowl III MVP; 

  • A well-done steak reaches a temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit;
  • The Gettysburg Battle took place on these dates (July 1-3, 1863). 

The term "General Ability Index" refers to the concept of summed insight as a combination of crystallized intelligence and liquid intelligence in the Wechsler knowledge trial. The Full Scale IQ of the Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale (WAIS) and the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children, however, reflect the Wechsler scales' additional perception that working memory and speed of preparation are elements of general insight (WISC).

III. Personal Intelligence 

According to Scott Barry Kaufman, IQ tests "measure a set of skills that are important to society." He works as a psychologist at Philadelphia's University of Pennsylvania. But, he continues, these assessments don't provide a complete picture of a person's potential. One explanation is that IQ tests favor individuals who can think quickly. It's a talent that many competent individuals lack. 

Kaufman appreciates it more than anyone else, too. He needed more time as a boy to process the words he heard. His learning was slowed by that. He was placed in special education classes by his school, where he attended up until high school. Eventually, a perceptive teacher made the comment that he might perform well in regular classes. He made the switch, and with effort, he did succeed. 

Kaufman is currently researching "personal intelligence." It's how people's interests and innate skills come together to support them as they work toward their objectives. One such ability is IQ. Yet another is self-control. Both assist people in focusing their attention when necessary, such as in a classroom setting. 

Focused attention, self-control, and problem-solving are all grouped together by psychologists as an executive function skill. The executive control network refers to the brain cells that support executive function. When someone is taking an IQ test, this network activates. It is believed that fluid intelligence involves many of the same brain regions. 

However, intelligence on a personal level goes beyond just executive function. It is connected to individual goals. People will be interested in and focused on what they are doing if they are working toward a specific objective. Even when not actively working on a project, they might daydream about it. Daydreaming can be very beneficial for the person doing it, even though it may seem like a waste of time to others. 

People want to persevere when working on a task, such as learning, according to Kaufman. That implies that they will continue moving forward long after it might have been expected that they would give up. Additionally, engagement enables a person to alternate between paying close attention and daydreaming.

IV. Talk about High IQ Score

High IQ Score individuals are more likely than average individuals to process and analyze information. frequently and naturally at a much faster rate. 

This is proven by Bill Gates' work leadership abilities while running Microsoft, as well as by testing and a recruitment drive that was "unlike anyone else" in this empire. Everyone brings up IQ when discussing the 45th and 46th US Presidents, Barack Obama and Donald Trump, and how they were able to convince the public. This is a crucial characteristic for identifying learning geniuses. 

It goes without saying that if you have a high IQ, getting good grades will be much simpler for you than it is for your peers. Your logical reasoning, analytical skills, and fair language communication skills enable you to find simple solutions to a variety of challenging issues while your friends struggle with them for hours at a time. 

For smart people and geniuses, getting a ticket on a successful flight will have real benefits. So, does IQ determine how successful we are?

1. Everyone wants to be successful, but IQ is not the only factor

The IQ test results may indicate that you have a high IQ, but they don't really indicate how well you can solve problems in real life. For instance, Richard Nisbett, a psychology professor at the University of Michigan, stated : 

 “ IQ does not capture creativity or the capacity to discover people's curiosities. “

It's similar to doing a lot of tables and being able to understand many mathematical ideas put forth by eminent mathematicians like Thales or Pythagorean, but it's not the same as being able to launch your own business. When it comes to language skills, the capacity to recall words and sentence structures like a genius is something you see or experience every day.

Although being fluent in grammar structures may be very helpful for research and translation, it cannot help you communicate more effectively, naturally, and build many relationships. Relationships with foreign partners are crucial because there is a huge cultural gap between studying and everyday life or professional communication. 

Having a high IQ is like having hands, eyes, and a brain. The benefit of DEVELOPING YOURSELF is that, but it's not the only one. However, you need more than that to succeed, and more specifically, to do what you want in life, to become Mark Zuckerberg, Bill Gates, or Jack ghost. While intelligence is generally combined and represents many things, including relationships, soft skills, decisive communication, and the capacity to control one's own behavior, high IQ is only a proxy for quick problem solving, reasoning, and logic. Your mental abilities can control all of these! Your attitude during the process of achieving a particular goal is unquestionably a crucial element.

2. Converting potential into your success 

Being intelligent alone does not guarantee success. Additionally, just because someone is less intelligent doesn't guarantee failure. One lesson to be learned from the work of individuals like Angela Duckworth is that. 

She is employed by Philadelphia's University of Pennsylvania. Duckworth questioned what makes some people more successful than others, just like many other psychologists. She conducted interviews with people from all walks of life in 2007. She questioned everyone about what they believed defined success. The majority of people thought talent and intelligence were significant. But intelligent people don't always reach their full potential. 

When Duckworth looked further, she discovered that the top performers—those who received frequent promotions or high salaries—shared a characteristic unrelated to intelligence. She now refers to them as having grit. The two components of grit are passion and persistence. An ongoing interest in something is indicated by passion. Perseverance is the ability to push past obstacles in order to complete a task. 

Duckworth created a set of inquiries to gauge zeal and tenacity. She calls it her “grit scale.” 

In one study of adults 25 and older, she discovered that people get better at sticking with projects as they get older. She also discovered that education increases grit. On the grit scale, college graduates performed better than those who dropped out before receiving their degrees. After college, those who attended graduate school performed even better. 

Later, she conducted a different study with college students. Duckworth was interested in how IQ and perseverance impacted academic performance. She therefore contrasted academic performance and someone's grit score with results from IQ-estimating college entrance exams (like the SAT). Grit was more prevalent among students who received higher grades. That is not unexpected. It takes both brains and work to get good grades. But Duckworth also discovered that wit and grit aren't always compatible. On average, students with higher exam scores tended to be less gritty than those who scored lower.

However, some argue that this grit might not be as great as it seems. And Marcus Credé is one of them. He works at Iowa State University in Ames as a psychologist. Recently, he combined the findings from 88 studies on grit. Nearly 67,000 people were involved in all of those studies. Credé discovered that success was not predicted by grit. 

He does believe that grit and conscientiousness are closely related, though. The capacity of that person to set objectives, work toward them, and deliberate before acting Credé observes that it is a fundamental personality characteristic that cannot be altered. 

Credé declares that "study skills and habits, test anxiety, and attendance are far more strongly related to performance than grit." "We can instruct [students] in effective study techniques. We can assist them in overcoming test anxiety, he continues. "I'm not sure grit will help us accomplish that." 

In the end, effort can be just as crucial to success as intelligence. It's acceptable to experience difficulty and setbacks, according to Kaufman. It may not be simple. But perseverance over time can result in outstanding achievements.

3. IQ levels are rising

IQ levels have risen as generations have passed. 4 The Flynn effect was coined in honor of researcher James R. Flynn. 

Researchers have observed a sustained and significant increase in test scores among people all over the world since the 1930s, when standardized tests were first widely used. According to Flynn, this increase is the result of advancements in our capacity for problem-solving, abstract thought, and logical reasoning. 

Flynn stated in a 2013 TED Talk that previous generations primarily had to deal with the tangible and specific issues of their immediate environments. 

Today, however, people are expected to consider more speculative and hypothetical situations. In addition, educational strategies have undergone a significant change over the past 75 years, and more people now frequently hold jobs that have been classified as cognitively demanding. 

Although IQ tests are fascinating, it's important to keep in mind that they are not the only way to measure intelligence. They concentrate on particular facets of our aptitudes and, while they do highlight an individual's potential academic aptitude, they also acknowledge that different people may excel in different spheres of life.