Poll: How smart do you think you are?
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There is no one measure of intelligence. To say you're above average on the "smart scale" based on any one factor is wrong. A test score only proves general knowledge and memorization. Math scores only reflect the ability to plug values into a formula. Physical test only measure strength and speed.
As far as IQ tests go, I have no clue. The only definitive test score I can brag about is a 35 on the ACT, which is truly meaningless. It's less than perfect, on a test of basic highschool level topics. It's a worthless test, but one I owe my scholarship to, so I'm not complaining.
Personally, all I can say is that I'm good at memorization, logic and probabilities, and perhaps understanding things in less time than others. Other than the occasional moment though, I fail at creative things. Badly.
So... I won't vote. If I did, I'd go with "somewhere in the average range". Take that for what you will.
As far as IQ tests go, I have no clue. The only definitive test score I can brag about is a 35 on the ACT, which is truly meaningless. It's less than perfect, on a test of basic highschool level topics. It's a worthless test, but one I owe my scholarship to, so I'm not complaining.
Personally, all I can say is that I'm good at memorization, logic and probabilities, and perhaps understanding things in less time than others. Other than the occasional moment though, I fail at creative things. Badly.
So... I won't vote. If I did, I'd go with "somewhere in the average range". Take that for what you will.
Depends what you define as intellect. Being book smart and getting high IQ is not smart to me, since IQ tests are one of the most imperfect tests that are around... as bad as personality tests.
In that sense I believe in different styles of intellect, the more varied the style the more unique and 'smarter' you are. A person with a high IQ is good at what is already known, while someone with a poor IQ may very well be good at what is not known and what is not tested on.
Many of the most important or richest men never got higher then average IQs, all depends on what they did. Many around me would consider me smart, but my IQ would be extremely poor while something like my EQ would be much higher. I also never get above B in my classes, just means that I fail at the system, not intellect.
In that sense I believe in different styles of intellect, the more varied the style the more unique and 'smarter' you are. A person with a high IQ is good at what is already known, while someone with a poor IQ may very well be good at what is not known and what is not tested on.
Many of the most important or richest men never got higher then average IQs, all depends on what they did. Many around me would consider me smart, but my IQ would be extremely poor while something like my EQ would be much higher. I also never get above B in my classes, just means that I fail at the system, not intellect.
I'm slightly above average, I'm a bit smarter than the average student and I keep getting told I could do as well as the top student's if I weren't so lazy.
However, with that said, I'm certain some average student's out there will easily kick my ass in other things
However, with that said, I'm certain some average student's out there will easily kick my ass in other things
I consider myself above average, but then again most people consider themselves above average. I'm smarter than most of the people who go to my school, though, but most of them are pitifully stupid, to be blunt.
Ah Wise Ass - then it's true what they say - there are toilet brushes for the upper ranks? I knew there was a reason I was practising smartassery so fervently. Thank you for the ray of hope.KarlMonster said:I am a wise ass. You will kindly refer to me as: Wise Ass.3AM said:
Do not call me "Sir Wise Ass" or Wise Ass, sir", I'm not a knight yet.
I spent years being a smart ass, and they finally promoted me to Wise Ass.
Now I get to use a brush when I clean the toilets at my janitorial job.
But seriously, I'm fairly smart. I'm a member of MENSA.
--SNIPPED out the self-deprecating portion of the Mensan's speech
Actually, I'm so bad at tests it doesn't matter how smart I am. I can't prove it on paper.
Well I've scored in the 99% on every standardized test I've ever taken. That includes the MCAT and the LSAT. Of course I perfect scored the SAT and ACT. I got A's in every class that was interesting or challenging. At my Catholic school we had to take religion classes that I never did homework for, read for, or paid any attention in class (I got Bs showing up for test days (and acing them)). I took every AP class available and got a 5 (top score) on 6/7 (English, Calculus, Government and Politics, US History, Chemistry). Spanish was my only 4. I started college with 30+ credits already done. I could/should have done more. I graduated in 3.5 years and it easily could have been 2.5 if I had planned better.
But my proudest achievement? I started Portal 2 about three and a half hours ago. I'm done now.
EDIT - The IQ test bashing here is pretty stupid. It's been shown many times that an IQ test is the #1 predictor of job performance. If it wasn't illegal (in the US) all of you 140+ers out there could score some very high-paying jobs.
But my proudest achievement? I started Portal 2 about three and a half hours ago. I'm done now.
EDIT - The IQ test bashing here is pretty stupid. It's been shown many times that an IQ test is the #1 predictor of job performance. If it wasn't illegal (in the US) all of you 140+ers out there could score some very high-paying jobs.
I'm slightly above average I think. I tend to be very astute in matters concerning applied knowledge and common sense, but as far as book learning goes I would say I am average. However, I do have an excess of weird and esoteric knowledge. So I wouldn't say I'm the brightest out there, but I am definitely not retarded.
I do IB and find I'm one of the top in my class, who are the top people in the school, who are some of the smartest in the nation, ah fuck, I'm above average, this is New Zealand, not Asia or somewhere with actual intellectual prowess...
To be perfectly honest, I would say that your IQ score isn't the best thing to go by (even for a topic such as this one); there are too many other things to consider which IQ testing does not even come close to addressing. Since I haven't taken an official test, I would estimate my IQ to be ~130 (+2 s.d.); the last online test I had taken gave me a score of 153 (about +3.5 s.d.), which I suspect was inflated.
What I do consider a better indicator of my intelligence is my academics, in that I'm studying engineering; that alone gives me confidence in my vote of "above average". I could've easily claimed "way above average", but erred on the side of caution because I'm well aware of the fact that there are many things I don't know. Nevertheless, I place most of my confidence in my ability to learn anything I choose. Unfortuantely, my chronic motivation issues make me a lousy student; though I do seem to be improving in that regard.
Anyhow, marks & scores are not the best indicator of intelligence. At best, it just means you're a good student; regurgitating knowledge and doing simple problem solving can only account for so much. It's your ability to analyze and apply to knowledge to unfamiliar situations which shows real intelligence, and for the most part it's just the basic application of logic... and maybe a bit of visualization. Practical experience plays just as large a role here (if not larger) as the knowledge gained from a textbook.
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In the end, it boils down to these three questions:
- What is the problem?
- Why is it a problem?
- How do you solve it?
The level of difficulty in those questions can vary greatly, but for the most part it boils down to basic analysis. Design is a little trickier, which is why the second question is there; to see if you really know if you know what you're doing, by knowing why you're doing it.
What I do consider a better indicator of my intelligence is my academics, in that I'm studying engineering; that alone gives me confidence in my vote of "above average". I could've easily claimed "way above average", but erred on the side of caution because I'm well aware of the fact that there are many things I don't know. Nevertheless, I place most of my confidence in my ability to learn anything I choose. Unfortuantely, my chronic motivation issues make me a lousy student; though I do seem to be improving in that regard.
Anyhow, marks & scores are not the best indicator of intelligence. At best, it just means you're a good student; regurgitating knowledge and doing simple problem solving can only account for so much. It's your ability to analyze and apply to knowledge to unfamiliar situations which shows real intelligence, and for the most part it's just the basic application of logic... and maybe a bit of visualization. Practical experience plays just as large a role here (if not larger) as the knowledge gained from a textbook.
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In the end, it boils down to these three questions:
- What is the problem?
- Why is it a problem?
- How do you solve it?
The level of difficulty in those questions can vary greatly, but for the most part it boils down to basic analysis. Design is a little trickier, which is why the second question is there; to see if you really know if you know what you're doing, by knowing why you're doing it.
I used to feel like I was above average but after years of a lazy and apathetic lifestyle have probably dropped me down a few levels. I'm still quite clever when I need to be.
I agree. At my old high school, half of the people in AP classes were trading Pokemon or walking around with the Pokewalker senior year.Owyn_Merrilin said:
OP: I have an IQ score of 143. I'd describe myself as having an above average intelligence. Not that I feel like it. A number of my friends are far more intelligent. I have one friend who is bordering the genius level. I feel inadequate in comparison. >.>
