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IQ Tests as a Predictor of Academic Success

IQ Tests as a Predictor of Academic Success

Historically, IQ tests have been used as an indicator of potential academic performance. Traditional thought suggests that individuals with higher IQ scores will excel academically, given their natural propensity for mastering complex concepts more rapidly. This has empirical support, with studies demonstrating a correlation between higher IQ scores and better grades, as well as success in higher education.

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christophr

Professor of Cognitive Psychology

IQ, or Intelligence Quotient, encapsulates a person’s ability to think, reason, and solve problems. Measured by standardized tests, IQ provides a consistent way to gauge cognitive aptitudes such as logical reasoning, mathematical ability, spatial recognition, pattern perception, and linguistic skills. High IQ scores are often associated with the ability to quickly assimilate and apply knowledge, which can be advantageous in academic settings.

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