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Old May 18, 2013, 06:50 AM
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I don't think you can really rely on these tests at all. IQ has to do with many things, not just putting "forms" together.

I remember I was in my psychiatrists office during a session and while I can't remember exactly what we were talking about, it had to do with one of my issues and I was trying to "see" both sides of the issue, and was 'talking it out.' Then he all of a sudden said "You're extremely intelligent." That shocked the heck out of me because I'd never thought of myself like that. He went on to say that since he'd seen me, I'd been able to "see" other sides of issues where many can't.

I'd taken an IQ test before and it was below normal, so I assumed I was pretty much a dope. LOL I never did well in school, i.e. math, econ., anything to do with numbers. So I have NEVER thought of myself as very smart. I still don't.

So i don't give much credence to those tests. Take care! Hugs, Lee
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