IQ

Ever wondered what exactly is IQ? One definition of IQ is the mental age over the chronological age multiply by a hundred. However, this equation only applies to children. As we age, we should no longer look at the IQ score. In fact, we should look at the percentile that we are at when doing a IQ test. For example, having an IQ score of 120 but having a percentile of 90% implies that the person had done well for the IQ test. As a matter of fact, his/her IQ is higher than most of the people that took the test. Anyway, i wanted to blog about IQ as i learn it in psychology lesson. Moreover, wee chin was doing an IQ test and got a score of 140! omg, i got 130 and spos got 136. omg, you two are insane! haha.

Anyway, IQ was being developed by Stanford Binet. He developed it so as to differentiate children with different learning abilities. To him, children with low IQ meant that they require more teaching. However, the Americans used him idea and started to make categories for people with different IQ score. Terms such as moron, imbeciles and idiots were introduced. How irritating can the Americans be ya! haiz, why must it always be white~

In addition, this also resulted in eugenics. Eugenics: advocates the improvement of human hereditary traits through various forms of intervention. Ever heard of saying : when two silly people marry one another, their offspring will be silly too. How much truth does this statement hold?

This lead to a debate: Is IQ something genetic or it can be nature? There were many different statistics that were presented, each support the two ends of the spectrum. however, after much debate, this conclusion was made: Genetics determine the range in which the IQ can vary, environment determines whether a person reached the upper or lower limits of the range. Hmm, a very fair statement isn't it? however, should you look deeper into it, it also implies that intelligence is some what predetermined before birth. Lets say a person has a range of 90-120 whereas another person has a range of 120-150. Does it mean that no matter how much effort the first person makes, he is destined to be always behind the second person? In a really warped way, the saying that smart breed smart seems true isn't it?

Anyway, does IQ represents intelligence? In accordance to statistics, IQ scores correlate with school grades and number of years of completed schooling. It is a valid indicator of verbal/academic intelligence BUT not intelligence in general. An example would be that high IQ people are more likely to have high status job, however, they might not perform as well as another fella with lower IQ.

Okay, enough about IQ. haha, this rocks. im revising my work while blogging! its like spamming my dear with chim terms! Psychology is a really interesting subject i have to say. haha.

Hmmm, anyway, YU thank you so much for the jay's song ya! haha, made ya wasted so much time sending them one by one. really appreciate it! thanks a lot!!!!! anyway, congrats on getting second for a table tennis competition. haha, some how table tennis reminds me of yuan. haha, okay damn random.

OMG, i miss Isaac! not the JC Isaac but yuan's cousin! haha, he is damn cute man. Initially he was so shy and all. As you all know, with my zainess i managed to open him up~ wahaha, dun think wai wai man. haha, anyway he was so close to me that day! im good with kids man. Eh, i want to be the godfather for all you kids ya! haha, colin ah... dont adopt an ang moh baby hoh, or not a bit sa la~ haha. jk jk jk. zzzz, some one damn er appeared in my mind! its Isaac's sister! omg, i wont forget what she said to me! She said this ' i will tell mummy that you bully me if you dont play with me!' such a pain in the ass~ i swear i wanted to kick her in her gluteus maximus! oh man, i really miss Isaac~ will i get to see him again?! haiz, dont think so le...

oh ya, ken! must jia you wor! haha, you know what i mean! 来一场轰轰烈烈的吧！Remember im just a call, sms, msn or email away ya! remember to keep me posted ya! haha.

Chin~ thanks for pei-ing me and staying up late ya! really appreciate it! haha, you face still looks round loh. still dare to say me! bad bad bad! roar~ i am within my ideal weight ok! argh i shall lose weight for you to see! eh, gong gong with with when i get back? wahhaa.

Coco ah, thanks for always stressing me ya~ haha, i have decided to hardcore notes le. In fact that was what my senior told me! haha, i shall see what grades i get man. haha. dont get second lower or pass nia can le. haha.

Dearling! thanks for everything ya! I feel so bad always having you to wake up early! 3 am?! haha, anyway really appreciate all the things you did for me ya! Lets get to crack one another more ya? haha, when im back in Jan? haha. Im missing you badly now~ jia you with everything ya! see ya online later! haha, you are going to wake up soon le~ my piggy! hehe.

Take care guys! be safe and see you all soon! i will be back in JAN i hope! haha, ken and chin lets rock and roll~ whahaha, ok im the only one rolling. YU ah wanna join me? :p