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What Your IQ Score Actually Means — and What It Doesn't

Social myths surrounding IQ are persistent. In this article, we separate science from pop culture and analyze what your cognitive score actually measures, and where its definitive limits reside.

Science

What is IQ and Why Does It Matter?

The Intelligence Quotient (IQ) is one of the most studied and debated concepts in psychology. But what does it actually measure?

History

History of IQ Testing: From Binet to Today

How was the IQ test born? The journey from Alfred Binet's 1905 invention to today's digital tests.

Science

Can You Improve Your IQ?

Science answers: is intelligence fixed or can it be developed? The research is surprising.

Psychology

IQ vs EQ: Which One Actually Matters More in Life?

One helps you win at chess, the other helps you win people over. We break down the greatest debate in psychology.

History

History's Greatest Geniuses and Their (Estimated) IQ

From Einstein to Kasparov. What does a 160 IQ mean in the real world, and what price do geniuses pay?

Neuroscience

ADHD and Intelligence: The Twice-Exceptional Mind

Why High IQ and ADHD frequently mask each other, and the unyielding power of "hyperfocus".