IQ test for member of the DR

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    [–]randominteger[S] 1 insightful - 1 fun1 insightful - 0 fun2 insightful - 1 fun -  (5 children)

    I've had one of those done on me as well. Yes, it is more accurate due to the fact it covers all of the intelligences; verbal, emotional, pattern recognition, logic, mathematics, and 3d spatial awareness, whereas Mensa Denmark only covers pattern recognition.

    I have reasons to believe this one is accurate enough to give a very reliable result. It had a large pool of participants from all walks of life to adjust the average, and can be taken by anyone despite language or cultural barriers, which makes it versatile. Also, scoring high on one intelligence, has a strong correlation with scoring high on others with marginal variation.

    It is by no means perfect, but to insinuate it is akin to a Facebook ad IQ test is patently dishonest.

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      [–]randominteger[S] 2 insightful - 2 fun2 insightful - 1 fun3 insightful - 2 fun -  (3 children)

      Such a large difference is indicative of autism or some other neurological abnormality. Those with 'normal' brains do not do not score so widely across the intelligence spectrum. The very least this test can do is find how you compare against the average Dane. There is no lie in the scores on that regard, or any really. It was made by Mensa, who have a very good reputation for making reliable and accurate tests, and they certainly did not cut any corners in the creation of this one.

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      I don't doubt that they made sure the testing was reliable within its context. I do see a somewhat worrying ongoing trend of people having an inflated sense of intelligence over these tests though. Not to mention the fact that even if a person tests within a range acceptible enough to boost the ego, it doesn't mean that they shouldn't still constantly be seeking out knowledge-- if nothing else, for the sake of knowing more about the world around you. If you're trying to get a true measure of the people within your movement though, you can't really dismiss neurodivergence.

      That said, I only participate here because I'm bored and they allow it. I'm not dissident right, just dissident.. dissident. For the sake of transparency, I took it as well. Not really anything to write home about. https://files.catbox.moe/lznpo0.jpg

      [–]randominteger[S] 4 insightful - 2 fun4 insightful - 1 fun5 insightful - 2 fun -  (1 child)

      it doesn't mean that they shouldn't still constantly be seeking out knowledge-- if nothing else, for the sake of knowing more about the world around you.

      Succinctly put. I completely agree. IQ is just a number afterall and is not indicative of the creativity and knowledge an individual may possess. It is very lacking in that regard. This is why, despite the so-told accuracy in these tests, the results should always be taken with a grain of salt. Just because IQ tests are the current strongest indicator of intelligence, one should note that they merely cover a sliver of the bigger picture.

      That said, I only participate here because I'm bored and they allow it. I'm not dissident right, just dissident.. dissident.

      Would you nonetheless like to be included in the list? If so, how should I title your entry? "Non-DR member"?

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      Nah, but thank you for asking. You're trying to capture numbers within your group, and it's sort of detracting from that even with the label there. That, and I harbor the extra X chromosome of invisibility. Jokes, but you know.