What is IQ?

IQ stands for intelligence quotient and measures the ability to problem solve. The mean IQ is adjusted to be 100 every year, and the standard deviation is adjusted to be 15. In other words, about 68% of all people will lie in the range 85 to 115. The following ranges roughly mean the following:

Under 70: Feeble-Mindedness

70-79: Borderline Deficiency

80-89: Dullness

90-109: Normal or Average Intelligence

110-119: Superior Intelligence

120-140: Very Superior Intelligence

Over 140: Genius or near Genius





The Following ranges roughly describe what changes in IQ may look like

0-5 Points: Very Little Difference

6-15 Points: Noticeable Difference

16-25 Points: Significant Difference

26-50 Points: Large Personality and Mentality Shifts

More than 50 Points: Life Changing Difference