Are IQ tests reliable?

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Hi, first time posting so hopefully I did this right.
My therapist encouraged me to take an IQ test to help with the fact that I feel stupid all the time.
I scored below average (88) so that didn't help. (Nice one, Mr. Therapist) so he told me to take different one when I feel well rested and blah blah. (Didn't feel up to that again.) Anyways, I was reading that some consider IQ tests to be inaccurate. BUUUUUTTTT apparently it's a super heated debate in the "smarty pants" community. Any thoughts?
(Low key posting for my own self validation because feel like garbage. 😅)

Accepted Answer

The random tests found online, no they are not reliable, but something like MENSA testing yes it is pretty reliable although having a high IQ doesn't mean you know how to apply your knowledge or have any street smarts. It just means that your brain functions in a way that is good for problem solving skills and memory.
If you are really concerned that you are stupid or that people perceive you as stupid and you want to change that then just start reading books. Reading is the best proven method for increasing general knowledge, vocabulary, better understanding, problem solving skills, and so much more so if it's something you really want to change then just pick up a book.

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I believe there are different forms of intelligence and not all can be tested and measured. I’ve never taken a true IQ test. If you took some random online one then it definitely isn’t reliable.

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I'd say that unless you took a legitimate test administered by a professional (meaning, not some random one off the internet) I wouldn't put much weight on it. I'm not sure how accurate even professional testing is, but I'm sure there's a major difference in accuracy between an internet quiz and a proffesional test

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There are different theories for intelligence, so it depends on the test you take. A real test would by administered to you in a controlled environment by a psychologist that is trained in how to properly administer it.

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I scored above average on multiple IQ test.. however coincidentally I bombed the fuck out of the  SATs and a practice ASVAB when I was in high school..I can also leave just one peg in that game they have on the table at cracker barrel without cheating... I'm pretty decent at problem solving, patterns, and visual and hands on shit.. but I typically crumble under pressure when I have a clock to beat or once I become bored with too many questions I just start filling in the bubbles.. because I'd rather be doing something else... So when we'd have standardized testing when I was in public school.. typically the beginning of each section was great... Then by the middle of each section it'd be hit and miss and the end would just be right answers based strictly by chance.

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Online IQ tests aren’t reliable. At school when testing students a psychologist gives the IQ tests and it takes multiple days.

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Your therapist is an idiot. -other therapist.

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I am a child/family therapist. A true psychologist or therapist does not often dislike the actual number IQ to you, but only provides a range. IQ is your ability to absorb and process new information, not academic knowledge. Online IQ tests are NOT reliable and are scams. Real IQ administered by a psychologist or trained professional are reliable and often remain steady throughout a person's life. (You test at 8yo it will be very similar to when you're say 80yo.). Please do not take any test he had you take online or on paper to heart and please report him to the board for doing so. The only reliable one that should be administered by a professional is the WAIS or WISC (child version).

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It seems so irresponsible that he would suggest you take an IQ test without setting you up with a psychologist to have it done correctly. No, online IQ tests ARE NOT RELIABLE. But there are good ones out there administered by professionals

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No, most of these tests are designed so that nobodies can feel superior and brag about how much smarter they are just to make others feel inferior and worthless.

Are IQ tests reliable?

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