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IQ

IQ, also known as Intelligence Quotient, is a measure of intelligence that has been causing quite a stir in the academic community since its inception. It is a number calculated by measuring someone’s intelligence against the average intelligence of their age group.

But what does this number actually mean? Does it show how much you know? Does it measure how smart you are? Or does it just measure how good you are at taking a test?

Well, the answer to all those questions is yes, and no. IQ measures a variety of things, including your ability to solve problems, your ability to think abstractly, and your ability to learn quickly. But it doesn’t measure your emotional intelligence, your social skills, or your ability to make a decent cup of coffee.

People with high IQs are often celebrated for their intelligence, but let’s not forget that high IQ does not equal success. A genius may be able to do complex calculations in their head, but they may also forget to put on pants before leaving the house. After all, Einstein was notoriously forgetful.

It’s important to remember that IQ is just one measure of intelligence, and it doesn’t define who you are as a person. So next time someone asks you what your IQ is, just tell them it’s high enough to know better than to take that stupid test.