Friday, November 21, 2014

IQ testing

I really enjoyed creating my discussion post about IQ testing for this week. I have never personally been through an IQ test, so I don't know much about it first hand. But I never knew there was so much controversy over them because of how the results are being used. I know that you are asked to answer questions that pertain to your memory, ability to see pattern, and other similar areas of intelligence. From what I read, the issue comes from professionals using IQ test scores to diagnose learning disabilities, like ADHD, in children. Also, the results are full measures of intelligence because it doesn't take into consideration other areas a person could be extremely talented and gifted in, like music or art. From what I gathered, this test is good for measuring intelligence in order to help with their schooling.

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