Written by the Fiveable Content Team โข Last updated September 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examโขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โข Last updated September 2025
Definition
An IQ test is a psychological assessment tool used to measure a person's intelligence quotient, which is a numerical representation of their cognitive abilities and potential.
The extent to which an IQ test yields consistent results over time and across different settings.
Cultural Bias: When an IQ test includes questions or tasks that are more familiar or relevant to certain cultural groups, leading to inaccurate results for individuals from other cultures.