Intelligence Quotient (Iq)
Intelligence Quotient (IQ) is a measure of a person’s cognitive ability compared to the population at large. It is calculated through standardized tests designed to assess human intelligence. The scores are normalized so that 100 is the average score, with a standard deviation of 15. An IQ score does not measure knowledge or wisdom, but rather the capacity to learn, reason, and solve problems.
Areas of application
- Education
- Employment
- Psychology
- Neuroscience
- Cognitive Science
Example
For instance, a person with an IQ score of 120 is considered to be above average in cognitive ability compared to the general population.