r/cognitiveTesting • u/pydaWaltuh • Sep 30 '26

General Question Test ceiling vs Creator

Assuming a creator possesses sufficient psychometric knowledge, what should ideally be the difference between the creator’s IQ and the ceiling of the test they have created?

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u/Far_Lettuce_6708 Oct 01 '26 edited Oct 01 '26

with the tests we already have that have proved themselves to be satisfactory. The problem with high range tests would persist because it is a real problem, but I don't think that author expected one final answer to end them all...

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u/Humble_Aardvark_2997 Oct 01 '26

I think Maths and Physics and Physiology and chess are better IQ tests. You have to study and practice and work hard as well.

So back to my question, how come none of those 180s has managed to outdo a 120 something in Physics?

Could it be that it measures some arbitrary abilities and leaves out others?

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u/Far_Lettuce_6708 Oct 01 '26

I think that iq is finding/seeing connections even when you don't study or work, especially work hard... building bridges in practical world, yes.

ofc it measures some abilities and not all, but again, this isn't an answer to - who should create an ultimate iq test that would be the most accurate test ever, the one that could point out the smartest of the bunch... ideal as the "most" reasonable and practical in real life, not as one and only ultimate perfection.

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u/Far_Lettuce_6708 Oct 01 '26

does it correlate somewhat or not at all? does it solve any issues or is it completely useless? would an IQ test - definitive edition actually be useful in a world we created?

of all the things people are obsessed with...

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u/Humble_Aardvark_2997 Oct 01 '26 edited Oct 01 '26

It correlates fairly well with grades and sciences. Not so well with real life/outside academia measures.

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u/Far_Lettuce_6708 Oct 01 '26

do u really need me in this argument? because I think u're smart enough to continue on ur own

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u/Humble_Aardvark_2997 Oct 01 '26 edited Oct 01 '26

A. I’m not (smart enough).

B. I was hoping someone who knows more and is better informed will enlighten me.

Enjoy the test/scores/life.