I.Q.
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Viewers love him for all that, arguing that the shards of truth in his jabs reveal a high emotional I.Q.; his zingers are vicious, but they're also right.
From Salon ● May 20, 2023
Small amounts of lead, for instance, have been found to affect behavior, I.Q. and academic achievement, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics.
From New York Times ● Jan. 26, 2023
“Among many quality traits, his high character and baseball I.Q. are tailor-made for our group, while his experiences in key roles for championship-quality teams will no doubt provide value in our ongoing development.”
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 12, 2023
At age 11, Johnson was given an I.Q. score of 69, but in prison he read more good literature than the average student at Yale University, a mile and a half from his boyhood home.
From Washington Post ● Dec. 1, 2022
But Dr. Strauss had a big argument with him and said an I.Q. didn’t weigh intelligence at all.
From "Flowers for Algernon" by Daniel Keyes
Another that bodes poorly is the cheerful consensus: Trivariate looked at analyst rating summary scores tracked by S&P Capital IQ over 25 years.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 8, 2026
I have always been in awe of LeBron’s athleticism and basketball IQ.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 4, 2026
"Although he has a high IQ, he requires daily adult support to manage anxiety, regulate behaviour and remain safe," she said.
From BBC ● Jun. 3, 2026
It is not designed to measure intelligence, IQ or academic ability.
From Salon ● May 31, 2026
He compared the ages when they started walking and talking and what their precise IQ scores were in elementary and high school.
From "Outliers" by Malcolm Gladwell
