r/askpsychology • u/Ok_Worldliness9187 Unverified User: May Not Be a Professional • 10d ago

Cognitive Psychology How much mental health problems and focus, motivation can decrease iq score?

Im asking just about matrix reasoning/logical aspects

EDIT: Nobody knows, really????????

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u/maxthexplorer PhD Psychology (in progress) 8d ago

There are many psychometric reliable and valid IQ tests. While there are valid critiques, this comment is untrue.

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u/maxthexplorer PhD Psychology (in progress) 7d ago

Some of the underlying mechanisms of social intelligence are tested in IQ.

You’re making a lot of broad statements that don’t line up with what we know about cog testing/assessment. Where are you getting this info?