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IQ and Beyond

Advanced Google Gemini Teaches Me a New Understanding

Tony Berard
11 min readSep 16, 2024

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Is the IQ measurement the top of its food chain, or has another measure supplanted it?

While IQ remains a widely used and recognized measure of certain cognitive abilities, it’s not the only measure, nor is it necessarily the “top of the food chain” in all contexts.

Here’s a breakdown of the current landscape:

  • IQ’s strengths: It’s standardized, well-researched, and correlates with academic performance and certain job successes.
  • IQ’s limitations:
  • It primarily measures logical-mathematical and verbal-linguistic intelligence, neglecting other forms like emotional, social, or creative intelligence.
  • It doesn’t account for factors like motivation, cultural background, or life experiences.
  • It can be influenced by test anxiety and other situational factors.
  • Other measures gaining traction:
  • Emotional Intelligence (EQ): Assesses the ability to perceive, understand, manage, and use emotions effectively. It’s increasingly valued in workplaces and personal relationships.
  • Multiple Intelligences Theory: Suggests various types of…

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Tony Berard
Tony Berard

Written by Tony Berard

I have lately been constructing arguments against God and the supernatural. I have proven that stuff doesn't exist with science equations. I aspire to be great.

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