Wandering off topic.

[Daisy]

You must be a Mensa member, then?

The pass rate is 140.

You don’t automatically become a member of Mensa. It is an organisation you pay to belong to once you have the required IQ. There are various psychological tests and each one scores differently. My daughter scored 136 in the test she took at University and submitted it to Mensa. They then invited her to join. The yearly membership is not cheap and all it does is provide a newsletter from time to time and let’s you know what events are in your local area. There was no one near where my daughter lived and she thought it was a waste of money so didn’t renew her membership after the first year.

[Holly Goodhead]

Maybe we need a 'Wandering Off-Topic' thread like the one on the MM board?

[G-Unit]

 
I am not a member of Mensa nor want to be.  I think they are a load of pretentious pratts.  Which is probably the most intelligent thing I have ever said. 
Besides, they wanted money that I couldn't afford to pay just to sit their Test. 

I took a Peripheral Test to see if I was worth their time and my money.  It was a money making exercise on their part.  They must have thought that I was half daft along with my IQ. 

But I had already been deemed as well above average at the age of twelve.  IQ doesn't change.  But neither does it help all that much when it comes to real life, apart from how to hang washing on the line to take up less space.

People used to think that IQ tests measured intelligence, hence the 11 plus exam. They didn't/don't.
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/iq-scores-not-accurate-marker-of-intelligence-study-shows/

[APRIL]

People used to think that IQ tests measured intelligence, hence the 11 plus exam. They didn't/don't.
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/iq-scores-not-accurate-marker-of-intelligence-study-shows/

I think it's generally accepted that IQ tests aren't the best way to test intelligence.

[Eleanor]

People used to think that IQ tests measured intelligence, hence the 11 plus exam. They didn't/don't.
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/iq-scores-not-accurate-marker-of-intelligence-study-shows/

I think that this is partially incorrect.  IQ Tests do measure intelligence.  It's the lack of Knowledge that counts.  And knowledge has to be learned.  Woe betide you if you never got the chance.

[Eleanor]

Maybe we need a 'Wandering Off-Topic' thread like the one on the MM board?

This is all to do with brain power, albeit a trifle obscure.

[G-Unit]

Maybe we need a 'Wandering Off-Topic' thread like the one on the MM board?

You could ask John to create one and move any off-topic posts from here?

[Holly Goodhead]

This is all to do with brain power, albeit a trifle obscure.

I'm not sure I ever wandered in that direction but assumed it was a thread to discuss anything and everthing off thread topic?

[G-Unit]

In my opinion intelligent people will acknowledge that unqualified people can't diagnose a mental illness. All they can do is offer an opinion. Unqualified opinions only convince those who agree with them.

[John]

You could ask John to create one and move any off-topic posts from here?

Done

[Holly Goodhead]

In my opinion intelligent people will acknowledge that unqualified people can't diagnose a mental illness. All they can do is offer an opinion. Unqualified opinions only convince those who agree with them.

Or personality disorders.

But sometimes you get cases where experts disagree.

[Holly Goodhead]

 

Bagsy I'm first 

I think there are many forms of intelligence along the lines of Howard Gardener's theory.

[Holly Goodhead]

And there's emotional intelligence too which is surely just as important as intellect if you want to succeed in anything? 

[G-Unit]

Bagsy I'm first 

I think there are many forms of intelligence along the lines of Howard Gardener's theory.

I've always been interested in and good at formal learning and have the qualifications to prove it. My husband had no interest in school, but he was extremely intelligent in my opinion.

[Holly Goodhead]

http://miscarriageofjustice.co/index.php?topic=11464.msg590082#msg590082

Yes it is important.