What is Intelligence?

1) What does the term "IQ" mean?

- The term IQ comes from the German Intelligenz-Quotient, and it means intelligence quotient.

2) When, where and by whom was the concept of IQ developed?

- The concept was developed in France by the French psychologist Alfred Binet. This happened in 1904. Originally, it was designed to test school students and determine the child's mental age.

3) What is the average IQ?

- The average IQ is between 90 - 110.

 

4) What is Mensa International?

 

-   It is a high IQ society. This society provides a forum for intellectual exchange among its members. There are members in more than 100 countries around the world.

 

5) Name at least two different IQ tests.

 

- WISC-lV whic is used for children. WAIS-III which is the most commonly used.