Intelligence quotient...

Intelligence Quotient Test: An intelligence quotient test is a score derived from a set of standardized tests of intelligence. They come in various forms, where mostly the tests use a single type of format or question. Irrespective of the designs, all the intelligence quotient tests measure the general intelligence of an individual. The first intelligence tests were used in the field of psychology. The IQ performance of a person is affected by his job efficiency, socioeconomic progression and social pathologies. It also depends on the health and literacy level. Research reveals that the IQ of a person is inherent, but it becomes undetectable by adulthood. Therefore, the intelligence quotient in adults could be attributed to various genetic and environmental influences. The average scores of the intelligence quotient tests for several people remain stable over a lifetime, though some individuals might undergo certain changes.

The Intelligence Quotient Scale: The intelligence quotient scales are used to gauge the intelligence of a person. The first intelligence tests to be accepted at the beginning of the 20th century were designed by Binet and Simon. The Wechsler scales are the most extensively used tools for measuring intelligence quotient, in the field of psychology. Wechsler, the designer of this scale, published his first scale in 1930. In order to make the intelligence quotient scale, he implemented some of the material from the Binet Alpha and Beta tests. This scale considers the age of the subject, while calculating the IQ.

Practical Intelligence Quotient: Practical Intelligence quotient is a puzzle game that tests your intelligence through a hundred questions. Every question is in a 3-dimensional level and you are required to find your way, by controlling several objects or avoiding the patrolling guardsmen. The practical intelligence quotient puzzle involves tasks like moving blocks into the required positions. The amount of time and number of moves determines your IQ. Your only interaction with the game would be through the D-pad and with the circle button. The practical intelligence quotient uses the infrastructure mode of the PSP system and allows players to post their PQ score on the worldwide ranking site. It would enable them to compare their position with other players around the world. All the levels in the practical intelligence quotient are played within a strict timeframe and you are not be given any score if you take a very long time.

Emotional Intelligence Quotient: Emotional Intelligence, often measured as an Emotional Intelligence Quotient, is used to describe the ability or expertise to perceive, assess and manage the emotions of yourself and that of others. The term ‘emotional intelligence’ is the contribution of Wayne Payne in 1985, but was popularized by Daniel Goleman in 1995. Peter Salovey and John ‘Jack’ Mayer started the research on the concept of emotional intelligence quotient in the late 1980’s. Mayer and Salovey suggested that the ability to perceive and comprehend emotions defines a new variable in the personality of a person. According to the model designed by Mayer and Salovey, emotional intelligence quotient is used to determine the ability to understand emotional information and reason with emotions. They further divide this concept into four branches. They are as follows:

• Capacity to perceive emotions accurately.
• Capacity to incorporate emotions to facilitate thinking.
• Capacity to understand the meaning of emotions.
• Capacity to manage emotions.