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Understanding IQ Testing and Its Evolution
IQ testing involves comparing mental age to chronological age, a concept developed by Alfred Benet to identify children in need of support. However, this concept does not apply to adults. Over time, the purpose of IQ testing has shifted from identifying children in need of support to selecting gifted and talented individuals. Despite its limitations, IQ testing is still used as a shorthand for measuring intellectual ability, with an average score of 100 set for these tests.