The True IQ Blog
Long-form articles on intelligence, memory, reasoning, learning, and the science of cognitive measurement. Written for curious minds, not just specialists.
What is IQ, really? A plain-English guide to intelligence quotients
IQ is one of the most discussed and most misunderstood numbers in psychology. Here is what it actually measures — and what it doesn't.
How IQ is measured: from Binet to modern matrix tests
A short history of IQ testing, from Alfred Binet's school screenings to the visual matrices used by modern online assessments.
Can you actually improve your cognitive abilities? What the evidence says
Brain-training apps promise miracles. The science is more nuanced — but there are real, evidence-backed habits that protect and even sharpen cognition.
IQ vs EQ: do they measure the same kind of intelligence?
Emotional intelligence has become a popular counter-concept to IQ. But are the two really comparable? And which one matters more for success?
Seven persistent myths about IQ, debunked
From 'we only use 10% of our brain' to 'IQ is fixed at birth', the popular discussion of intelligence is full of comforting half-truths.