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When people want to see how intelligent they are, they frequently turn to an IQ test. However, new research indicates that there may be another way to accurately predict how smart people are: a simple vision test. Fox News reports that a study published in the journal "Current Biology" indicates that people's ability to focus […]

Receiving a perfect score on any of the SAT's three sections is not impossible, but it is also not common to see students earn perfect 800s. According to The College Board, the average scores for the Class of 2012 were 496 in critical reading, 488 in writing and 514 in mathematics. One student who managed […]

Before students choose their college major, they may take a career aptitude test to see what kind of work they are suited for. If landing a job soon after they graduate is a top priority, degree seekers should also consider what majors guarantee promising employment prospects. For insight into which college majors can help students […]

The results of a career test can certainly direct job seekers to the type of profession that is right for them. However, the impact these individuals have on potential employers is ultimately influenced by what they say and do during an interview. How job seekers choose to follow an interview may affect their chances of […]

While there is certainly more to college than academics, most students hope to land a good job after earning a degree. Before they graduate, many of these individuals may even take a career test so they know what kind of work would best suit them. However, no matter how prepared individuals are for the post-college […]

As people grow older, it is not uncommon for their cognitive abilities to decline. Someone may take an IQ test as a senior citizen and discover their intelligence quotient is not what it used to be. If individuals want to prevent this from being any worse than it has to be, they are going to […]

For some individuals, taking an IQ test can be a fun way to see how their intelligence quotient compares to that of geniuses like Albert Einstein and Stephen Hawking. At the same time, the results of one of these assessments may be able to inform them of their risk of developing schizophrenia. That is because researchers […]

When people take an IQ test, they may not realize how simple actions, like clenching a hand, affect their cognitive abilities. However, based on a new study from scientist Ruth Propper and colleagues from Montclair State University, making a fist with the right hand may improve memory. In this study, which appears in the open access journal […]

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention states that several factors can increase people's risk of developing heart disease. Making poor dietary choices, failing to stay in shape and consuming excessive amounts of alcohol are all behaviors that could lead to heart disease. Individuals who engage in any of these behaviors and take an IQ test may […]

A career test can reveal much about a job seeker, from their personality traits to the types of occupations that may be best for them. What this assessment does not provide are tips for a job search. However, people do not need a test to tell them that lying when applying for employment is always […]