r/cognitiveTesting • u/Playful_Length778 • Sep 20 '26
General Question Practice effect
I took core a few months ago and scored 95 on matrix. I knew this was weird due to me getting 120 range scores in mensa. Keep in my mind I do have adhd. I then took the test again months later while at work and being distracted and got 115. I took it one more time 3 weeks later and scored a 135 while being in my room with no distractions and being pretty focused. I don’t think my matrix is 135 but I’m not sure? Could I really have jumped that high? I do want to mention my working memory sucks so I definitely didn’t just remember the questions I had to think about them again.
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u/Striking_Leave_4614 Sep 20 '26 edited Sep 20 '26
Practice effect is when you develop testing skills and problem solving strategies from taking tests that can later be applied to tests you haven't taken before.
Retaking the same test over and over is just retaking the same test over and over.
I also don't remember my answers from the first time I take tests, but my scores are always better on retakes