09-21-2008 IQ & Multiple Intelligences Test Results

IQ Test Results

I scored 115 on my IQ test.

My IQ test results actually surprised me. I was slightly above the average person (who scores about 100). I actually thought I would be well below the average because I don't think I am very intelligent. I guess if intelligence is measured by how well you can pick out patterns in numbers and determine what shape will come next, then I may be more "intelligent" than I thought.

I don't know what I thought about the intelligence test. I hadn't imagined intelligence as being measured by the things the test asked. I always thought it was measured by the amount of "book smarts" and overall knowledge a person has, versus being able to determine what number will come next in a sequence. Although the test is probably not very accurate, it was still entertaining to take.

Multiple Intelligences Test Results

The multiple intelligences test I took showed me scoring highest in the naturalist intelligence. Interpersonal and intrapersonal were almost a tie for 2nd and 3rd place.

According to Gardner, someone who scores high in the naturalist intelligence has the ability to recognize patterns in nature and differences among various life-forms and natural objects. A relevant behavior would be identifying members of a particular plant or animal species.

Someone who scores high in the interpersonal intelligence has the ability to notice subtle aspects of other people's behaviors. A relevant behavior would be detecting another person's underlying intentions and desires.

Someone who scores high in the intrapersonal intelligence has an awareness of their own feelings, motives, and desires.


I found these results interesting. I wasn't surprised that I scored high in the naturalist intelligence because I have always been someone who loves animals, plants, and nature.
However, I was surprised that I scored high in both the inter and intrapersonal intelligences. At first I didn't see how someone could score high in both categories. But the more I thought about it, I realized that being someone with intrapersonal intelligence means I have an awareness of myself and my thoughts, feelings, and motives. So if I'm able to read my own emotions, it would make sense that I am able to read those of others as well.

I thought the test was interesting. It was very quick and from what I can tell, pretty accurate.