IQ is supposed to be the measurement of your natural intelligence.

In summary, IQ is considered to be a measurement of one's natural intelligence. However, there is some debate on whether IQ can vary based on brain activity. It is believed that IQ should remain relatively constant in the short term, but may change over a longer period. Many people do not place much value on IQ due to difficulties in accurately measuring it.
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IQ is supposed to be the measurement of your "natural intelligence."

IQ is supposed to be the measurement of your "natural intelligence." However, can your IQ vary on how much brain activity you're doing?

For instance, during the Summer a person is lazy and not doing any studying or anything that really stimulates the brain. However, once the school year starts and the person is more engaged in studying topics that really stimulate the brain, should we expect his IQ score to be higher if tested during this time?
 
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Your IQ is supposed to be your intellectual age/ actual age *100 I believe. Therefore in theory it should fairly constant over a short term, but possible to change over a longer period. I don't think many people plave much value on IQ anymore due to a lot of problems with the concept of how to measure it, etc.
 

Related to IQ is supposed to be the measurement of your natural intelligence.

What is IQ?

IQ stands for intelligence quotient and is a measure of a person's cognitive abilities, particularly in problem-solving and critical thinking.

How is IQ measured?

IQ is typically measured through standardized tests, such as the Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale or the Stanford-Binet Intelligence Scales.

Is IQ a reliable measure of intelligence?

While IQ tests can provide valuable insights into a person's cognitive abilities, it should not be the sole measure of intelligence. Other factors, such as emotional intelligence and creativity, also play a role in overall intelligence.

Can a person's IQ change over time?

IQ can change over time, particularly during childhood and adolescence. However, research has shown that a person's IQ tends to stabilize in adulthood.

Are IQ tests biased?

IQ tests have been criticized for being culturally biased and not taking into account different backgrounds and life experiences. However, efforts have been made to create more culturally fair IQ tests.

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