IQ (intelligence quotient) testing is a series of exams used to determine your general intelligence in relation to other people the same age.
Intelligence testing
Many IQ tests are used today, and whether they measure actual intelligence or simply certain abilities continues to be controversial. IQ tests measure a specific functioning ability and may not accurately assess a person's talents or future potential. Results of any...
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