IQ tests
Cognitive ability measures
IQ tests are standardized assessments designed to measure intelligence, producing a score meant to represent cognitive ability relative to the general population.
The average is set at 100, with most people falling between 85 and 115.
Critics argue they measure only certain kinds of intelligence and reflect cultural biases.
She scored well on IQ tests but struggled with practical problems.
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