Famous People & Celebrities with High IQs

When we think of celebrities, we tend to think about glamour and glitz, and these people are generally in the entertainment business. This can mean that the famous individual is an actor or actress, director, musical performer, et cetera. But one thing that...

IQ Range: IQ Scores Explained

Roughly 68% of the population has an IQ between 85 and 115. But what does that mean? While it’s commonplace for people to reference someone being “high IQ” or “low IQ” in a casual conversation, few people have taken the time to truly understand what an IQ score is or...

David Wechsler

David Wechsler was a well-known, Romanian-American psychologist from the twentieth century. He is best known for the intelligence scales he developed, which are still in use today. David Wechsler’s Early Life David Wechsler was born on January 12, 1896, to a Jewish...

Is Intelligence Genetic?

Intelligence is one of the most desired qualities in a person. People strive for higher intelligence levels every day. Some go to college to receive a higher education. Others rely on everyday learning or self-teaching to become smarter on their own. Are genetics...

EQ vs. IQ

There is a very well-known debate that considers the comparisons between cognitive intelligence, known as IQ, and emotional intelligence, known as EQ. Proponents of either side of the debate will argue why their argument holds more merit, but the continued address of...

9 Types of Intelligence

Intelligence is one of those words that covers a lot of territory, much like the word love. In fact, when you look at the intelligence definition according to Wikipedia, it is “the capacity for logic, understanding, self-awareness, learning, emotional knowledge,...

5 Things That Will Make You Smarter and Increase Your IQ

Contrary to popular belief your intelligence quotient (IQ) is not genetically set in stone. While you definitely have some predisposed levels of intelligence there are a variety of ways you can improve your overall intellect with a little commitment and persistence....

How To Make Sense of IQ Test Scores

There are quite a few IQ tests being used today and each test has their own range of IQ scores to determine the intelligence of the individual taking the test. By understanding the various testing ranges and scores, a person can understand where their intelligence...

IQ Test FAQ

If you’re unfamiliar with IQ tests, our questions and answers should help you gain some insights to some of the most frequently asked questions about the test. What does IQ mean? IQ stands for Intelligent Quotient. It is the measure of a person’s intelligence. What...