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[โ€“] [email protected] 1 points 5 days ago (1 children)

There are different types of intelligence tests, sure. What I was talking about was IQ tests.

But yes, I do hate intelligence tests, they have a long history of reinforcing systemic racism.

[โ€“] [email protected] 1 points 4 days ago

I took an IQ test a few months ago to help my sister study for her psychology exam, so I can confirm that at least one type of IQ test that's actually in use today measures more than just pattern recognition. It had pattern recognition, yes, but also working memory, accumulated knowledge, clarity of explanation, and a few other things that were given less focus.