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Women underestimate their spatial intelligence—even when they perform just as well as men

Women tend to underestimate their spatial intelligence compared to men, despite performing just as well on tests, according to new research published in Sex Roles. People’s beliefs about their ...
Salon

Is IQ overrated? Why some psychologists say it’s better to measure intelligence differently

Seemingly no one wants a low IQ. People with self-reported low intelligence quotients describe struggling with self-esteem issues and romantic hardships. The Environmental Protection Agency is ...
The Conversation

IQ tests: the danger of reading too much into them – and the crucial cognitive skills they don’t measure

Lawrence Whalley received funding from Scottish Government, Henry Smith Charity, BBSRC, MRC, Alzheimer's Research Trust, The Wellcome Trust. Many people object to intelligence tests. Some say IQ test ...