Intelligence Quotient (IQ) Controversy

The intelligence quotient, or IQ, is a score derived from several tests designed and standardized to supposedly assess intelligence. IQ, which was developed by the German psychologist William Stern back in 1912, is from the German word Intelligenz-Quotient. It was a method proposed to measure childrens intelligence tests including those tests developed in the early 20th century by Alfred Binet and Theodore Simon.

Today, the term IQ is still used, but the scoring of the modern IQ test with the use of Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale. The tests are supposedly done for several context including educational achievement or special needs. Though data show that there is an increase of an average three points per decade most significantly in the lower half of the scale since the early 20th century, but were data and methodologies accurate Is it accurate enough for scientific proof or is it just a mere mistake
IQ tests spark some controversy over what they mean to society, and how accurate the measured results truly are. The predominant measure of IQ uses logic for measuring intelligence. But there are many possible inconsistencies that can be present in the test. For instance, a person with rich emotional intelligence but at the same time is less capable in comprehending the implication of sequentially arranged shapes would mean less IQ. Another disadvantage is seen to illiterate individuals, though illiteracy does not always result to unintelligence.

There is a big hole in the measuring of mans intelligence.  There has been a stereotype for intelligence which has been based on the presuming scales. In my opinion, intelligence cannot be measured universally. There is a problem in the standard used for measuring IQ. Logic does not wholly represent intelligence. It is a complex topic and could denote several and sometimes different points. With this points, it would be more appropriate to refer to IQ to what its actually testing  logic but not actually intelligence.

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