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IQ tests: can you improve your score by practising?

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par Giovanni Sala, Lecturer in Psychology, University of Liverpool
Fernand Gobet, Professorial Research Fellow, London School of Economics and Political Science

Most adults never have to take an IQ test. But tests for assessing students’ cognitive abilities, such as the cognitive ability test (Cat), are used in schools around the world. These tests are very similar to IQ tests. Taking them may be a pain for kids. Possibly, it’s an even bigger pain for parents.

Just for a moment, put yourself in the shoes of a parent whose child’s overall Cat score turns out to be below average. A flock of unpleasant questions may pop into your mind. Does that mean they won’t…

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