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A high-IQ society is an organization that limits its membership to people who have attained a specified score on an IQ test, usually in the top two percent of the population (98th percentile) or above. [1] [2] These may also be referred to as genius societies.
Mensa's requirement for membership is a score at or above the 98th percentile on certain standardized IQ or other approved intelligence tests, such as the Stanford–Binet Intelligence Scales. The minimum accepted score on the Stanford–Binet is 132, while for the Cattell it is 148, and 130 in the Wechsler tests (WAIS, WISC). [13]
Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scales 1981 Classification [73] IQ Range ("deviation IQ") IQ Classification Actual Percent Included Theoretical Percent Included 130 and above Very Superior 2.6 2.2 120–129 Superior 6.9 6.7 110–119 High Average 16.6 16.1 90–109 Average 49.1 50.0 80–89 Low Average 16.1 16.1 70–79 Borderline 6.4 6.7 69 and below
The test is utilised by several Mensa chapters in Europe, including Mensa Norway and Mensa Sweden, as well as by Mensa South Africa for their admissions processes. To qualify for Mensa, it is not necessary to complete both forms of the test. Each form independently provides an IQ percentile based on the raw score achieved by the test taker.
The Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale (WAIS) is an Intelligence Quotient (IQ) test designed to measure intelligence and cognitive ability in adults and older adolescents. [1] For children between the ages of 6 and 16, Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children (WISC) is commonly used.
The Cattell Culture Fair Intelligence Test (like the Raven's Progressive Matrices) is not completely free from the influence of culture and learning. [7] Some high-IQ societies , such as The Triple Nine Society , accept high scores on the CFIT-III as one of a variety of old and new tests for admission to the society.
The Reynolds Intellectual Assessment Scales (RIAS) is an individually administered test of intelligence that includes a co-normed, supplemental measure of memory. [1] It is appropriate for individuals ages 3–94. The RIAS intelligence subtests include Verbal Reasoning (verbal), Guess What (verbal), Odd-Item Out (nonverbal), and What's Missing?
High scores on the OLSAT are nevertheless accepted as qualifying evidence by high IQ societies such as Mensa and Intertel. [4] [5] Test environment. Preschoolers taking the OLSAT for gifted and talented (G&T) kindergarten programs are more likely to be aware that they are taking a test. For that particular age, the test is given one-on-one.