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IQ and Beyond
Advanced Google Gemini Teaches Me a New Understanding
11 min readSep 16, 2024
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…