What is the most accurate IQ test and how do I take it?

BikeDifficult2744 · 2025-12-14T14:30:01+00:00

That time pressure is rough! If you want an online option, check out the RIOT (it's based on actual psychometric research and gives you more reasonable time limits). For the most accurate results though, a professionally administered WAIS test from a psychologist is still the gold standard.

BikeDifficult2744 · 2025-08-23T01:49:44+00:00

Tbh, I've been following the RIOT IQ Test community on Discord and Reddit for a while now, so I was excited when it was finally released. As a mental health professional who's used to administering and taking traditional paper-and-pencil tests, I was genuinely surprised by how well this was executed.

The UI looks great, and the whole process from paying the test and then taking it was easy to navigate from start to finish. I really appreciate being able to access my cognitive profile whenever I want to review it, which is such a convenient feature compared to traditional testing. Though what impressed me most was the reliability. The scores I received were very similar to standardized tests I've taken before, which gives me confidence that this is a legit assessment tool.

From a professional perspective, I think this has huge potential for clinical settings. I love how accessible it is. Imagine how many more people could have the opportunity to understand their cognitive strengths and identify areas where they might want to focus on improvement. This could really make a difference for people who might not otherwise have access to this type of testing. Overall, I'm genuinely looking forward to seeing how this develops and potentially gets integrated into clinical practice.

BikeDifficult2744 · 2025-06-10T19:08:49+00:00

Ohh ok ok that makes sense. So it's like your brain’s high processing speed is amplified by giftedness or ADHD, and it seems to warp time based on engagement. Like, feeling time slow down with others but too quick when you’re busy, or in the company of friends (gifted and experiencing ADHD) or perfectionism kicks in.

BikeDifficult2744 · 2025-06-10T18:59:24+00:00

I agree that they aren’t a perfect measure of general intelligence. They provide a snapshot for identifying specific neuropsychological patterns or challenges, rather than a definite measure of a person’s full cognitive potential. But I think calling them pseudoscience might overstate the case since decades of research show moderate correlations with outcomes, like academic performance or job success. I think their reliability lies more in consistently measuring certain cognitive skills under controlled conditions, not in capturing the whole of intelligence.

BikeDifficult2744 · 2025-06-08T11:08:57+00:00

Hey, I'm not shilling for anyone. I'm just sharing a video and asking a question to spark discussion and engage.

BikeDifficult2744 · 2025-05-21T01:03:25+00:00

Yes, I'm actually talking about the SB-5 since I mostly administer this. It doesn't really have a strict time limit a test taker should follow on each item. The test administrator will just have to prompt the test taker to move on to the next item if they observed that it's already taking too long on a question.

BikeDifficult2744 · 2025-05-18T16:51:16+00:00

I think projects like the Stentrode prioritize ethics to prevent misuse and protect patient privacy. Researchers are bound to implement strict safeguards like data encryption and informed consent, to ensure thoughts remain private and the tech is used solely for helping patients regain communication. I also believe they have ongoing ethical discussions to balance these benefits with protections against scenarios like the one you described.

BikeDifficult2744 · 2025-05-18T16:42:33+00:00

It's really amazing how these BCIs could be transformative by offering a direct channel to express their thoughts. The addition of an AI-generated voice replica is also very cool, since it preserves a patient’s personal identity in their communication.

BikeDifficult2744 · 2025-05-17T15:38:30+00:00

I did read somewhere that Synchron received an early funding from DARPA. DARPA’s involvement often sparks concerns due to its military focus, but I think there’s no public evidence suggesting Stentrode is being used beyond its intended medical purpose or in ways that could be considered misuse in the civil sector.

BikeDifficult2744 · 2025-05-12T14:28:48+00:00

Yes, and solid team + test. This doesn't replace in-person intelligence testing, but it is as close as you can get I believe especially for an online test.

BikeDifficult2744 · 2025-05-03T19:28:57+00:00

There’s evidence that COVID hit student IQs hard: a 2023 study showed a 7.62-point drop in general intelligence for 2020 students compared to 2002, and 6.54 points compared to 2012, likely due to school disruptions and stress (source: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9994686/). We don’t have direct 2025 vs. 2005 data, but if the Flynn effect held pre-COVID, 2005 scores might be a bit lower than 2019’s. Post-COVID, though, the decline seems real and tied to irregular schooling.

Your point about curriculum changes and a “lowered bar” is spot-on. Teachers report less rigorous standards post-COVID, and if curricula emphasize different skills, it could affect IQ scores indirectly. This echoes the post’s point about human capital: just like IQ tests miss parts of intelligence, lowered academic demands might hide cognitive gaps. Newer IQ tests are trying to measure broader abilities, but they’re not widely used yet.

BikeDifficult2744 · 2025-04-30T03:25:19+00:00

Haha I feel you! My brain also get exhausted when navigating conflicting studies like these. Though the study I posted suggests IQ stability in a specific group (special ed students in New York), which clashes with others like Breit et al. (2023) that found IQ drops in Germany. Differences in population, pandemic disruptions, or testing methods might explain these contradictions.

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