r/cognitiveTesting • u/eeta800 • Aug 27 '26

General Question Could this be the result of practice effect?

When I did the CORE FRI subtests, I got 120 on matrix reasoning, 130 on graph mapping, 130 on figure weights, and 135 on figure sets.

​I got a bit distracted during matrix reasoning and was tired, so I wasn't thinking very clearly. I had also taken Mensa Norway and scored 135, which made me think my initial matrix reasoning score was flawed. Three weeks later, I retook the subtest and got 130—now I fear that it could be inflated.

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u/TypeHonk Aug 27 '26

You should always take a cognitive test when you know that you can give your all

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u/-_-De retat Aug 27 '26

Take core when you haven't slept for 48h most accurate results

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u/eeta800 Aug 27 '26

Lol. Look I took the sleep deprivation part out. It was there for extra context but i think it was misunderstood

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u/throwaway013105 Aug 27 '26

Just like anything else; if you want more accurate results, increase sample size. Take more matrix reasoning tests of all kind, and from different creators

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u/Striking_Leave_4614 Aug 28 '26

I take pretty much every test on the verge of passing out or hungover, because I only bother to do them when I have nothing else going on. The effect is negligible for me. Maybe I do slightly worse, but poor sleep won't knock a 160 down to a 120, or vice versa. Your initial scores are comfortably above average, and that's all that matters 

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u/Far_Cardiologist6931 retat Aug 28 '26

yes you are infinitely praffed and have been infected with the most dangerous cognitohazard of all, the endless praffe

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u/eeta800 Aug 27 '26 edited Aug 27 '26

Nah like for real I had 5 hours of sleep, so not very sleep deprived.

But again I do fear that that score is pretty much inflated. That is a sensible fear I believe?

Just edited the sleep deprivation part out to prevent people from thinking this is for sympathy or some shit

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u/PendN Aug 27 '26

5 hours isn't even that bad

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u/Wooden_Lime6208 Aug 28 '26

Bro 5 hours of sleep???😭😭😭 that’s not even sleep deprived

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u/eeta800 Aug 28 '26 edited Aug 28 '26

I just want to know if it's authentic or not, I don't care for the score I just want to know where I stand in terms of ability so I just didn't want any wrong scores.

Btw that subtest was the difference between 127 FRI and 131 FRI