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What Is an IQ Test? Definition and Purpose

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Peter Kolomiets
|March 15, 2026|Updated Apr 13, 2026|6 min read
What Is an IQ Test? Definition and Purpose

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References

  1. Wechsler, D.. Wechsler, D. (1955). Manual for the Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale
  2. Deary, I. J.. Deary, I. J. (2001). Intelligence: A Very Short Introduction
  3. Jensen, A. R.. Jensen, A. R. (1998). The g Factor: The Science of Mental Ability

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