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Arlington, Texas (February 12, 2004) - On Friday, March 5, the FOX network will air Test the Nation 2, a two-hour special hosted by Leeza Gibbons and Mark Walberg during which viewers will be invited to test their IQ. While a studio audience completes the test, viewers will be invited to log on to www.testonfox.com to answer a series of questions that will give them an idea of what their IQ may be.
But, what do IQ scores really mean? Check your "IQ" IQ by answering true or false to the questions below.- IQ scores may vary depending on the test you are given.
- Today's IQ scores are true quotients.
- To get an accurate IQ score, you should be tested by a licensed psychologist.
- People with high IQs will be financially successful.
- The best way to study for an IQ test is to focus on science, math, and literature.
"There are a lot of misconceptions surrounding the topic of IQ," said Dr. G. Frank Lawlis, American Mensa's supervisory psychologist. "Some people think that anyone with a high IQ will be a misfit or a loner. Others think that people with high IQs should be very successful in their careers. Like all stereotypes, there are people who hold these qualities, but overall, you can't judge a whole person by this one characteristic. I think many people will find their Test the Nation 2 score to be much higher than they think."
So, how well do you understand IQ? See how you did on our "IQ" test:- True. Different tests are normed differently, so an IQ score of 130 on one test may be equivalent to an IQ score of 140 on another test. An IQ score is meaningless without the name of the test given.
- False. Originally, IQ scores resulted from dividing abilities measured for a given group by the average abilities for that age group. The quotient was then multiplied by 100 to obtain the IQ score. Today, IQ scores are determined using a statistical model of ability ranges and variance. It is an averaging approach as opposed to a quotient. The term "intelligence quotient (IQ)" has remained as it is familiar to most people.
- True. Online tests can give you an idea of what your IQ is, but for an accurate test, you should be tested by a licensed psychologist.
- False. A high IQ is not necessarily an indicator of wealth, ambition, or career success. It simply indicates that a person has higher-than-average reasoning abilities.
- False. There is really no way to study for an IQ test.
Test the Nation first aired in June 2003. Tens of thousands of viewers across the country found out how smart they really are during that program. Test the Nation 2 will feature all-new questions developed in part by members of Mensa, the high IQ society.
"About 50,000 people in the United States are members of Mensa," said Dr. Jean Becker, chair of American Mensa. "More than five million Americans are eligible for membership. We encourage those who do well on FOX's test to explore membership in Mensa. From receiving our magazine, the Mensa Bulletin, to enjoying stimulating conversation at local events, our members find Mensa to be a fulfilling part of their lives."
American Mensa is an organization open to anyone who scores in the top two percent on an accepted, standardized intelligence test. More information about the organization may be found at us.mensa.org.
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