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Human Intelligence
In order to establish a baseline knowledge, IQ (intelligence quotient) is a score derived from attempting to measure the actual mental horsepower of any given individual.
The “average” IQ is by definition 100, so if a person scores below that, she/he is below the intelligence average, and above it means smarter than average.
IQ Distribution
IQ Scores & Ratings
What is a good IQ score? What is a high IQ score? What is a low IQ score? These are common questions, particularly after someone finds out his/her score from an IQ test.
Lewis Terman (1916) developed the original notion of IQ and proposed this scale for classifying IQ scores:
Over 140 Genius or near genius
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120 140 Very superior intelligence 110 119 Superior intelligence 90 109 Normal or average intelligence 80 89 Dullness 70 79 Borderline deficiency Under 70 Definite feeblemindedness
Normal Distribution & IQ Scores
The properties of the normal distribution apply to IQ scores:
50% of IQ scores fall between 90 and 110... 25% have an IQ over 110 70% of IQ scores fall between 85 and 115... 15% have an IQ over 115 95% of IQ scores fall between 70 and 130... 2.5% have an IQ over 130 99.5% of IQ scores fall between 60 and 140... 0.25% have an IQ over 140