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I spent some time today taking a couple of IQ tests. I thought the results were interesting. I really laughed at the part that says "friends will ask you to navigate"... guess who the navigator is on the convention trips? I was really perturbed with myself on the first IQ test because I missed four questions, and I knew the correct answers to two of them. So I went and found the other test to redeem myself... LOL. (I do like having the extra four points added to the IQ on the last test) The middle test was one of those tests that determines what field you would work best in. The third test was about my subconscience reactions. All in all, I found most of the results to be a fairly accurate description of myself, although I never thought of myself as being mathematical before. Once I thought about it, though, I am. I just don't LIKE to do math, which is different than not being ABLE to do math. I do love strategy and pattern games as much as I love word or spelling games. Unfortunately, being organized in the home is an area I haven't quite achieved yet. The thing is, though, that I know where I want it all to be, and I just have to wait until Jack can finish all this re-construction bruhaha to get it organized that way! In summary, the results say that I am good at public speaking, I can do math in my head, I can apply logical solutions to problems, I am creative, and I generlly think that being nice is a good thing. I decided to post the results here so I can use them later in a page I have floating around in my head right now.

Anyway... if you are bored and want to see the results, here they are. By the way, I added the "How weird are you?" test to my sidebar if you want to take it. It says I am 50% weird... how does one end up 50% weird????

Test 1 IQ
You scored 129 on Tickle's IQ test. This means that based on your answers, your IQ score is between 119 and 129. Most people's IQs are between 70 and 130.
In fact, 95% of all people have IQs within that range. 68% of people score between 80 and 120. The following chart to your right, shows these percentages and where your IQ score is on that scale.

You have a strong ability to process visual-spatial and mathematical information. These skills combined with your strengths in logic are what make you a Visual Mathematician.

You're able to understand patterns visually and in numbers. That means your mind can create a mental picture for any problem. In addition to that skill, you possess an intelligence that allows you to apply math to that picture, too. That helps you manipulate multiple parts of the picture (or problem) to come up with a solution. You have many skills that are critical to success and problem-solving. Your talents help you understand the "big picture," which is partly why people may turn to you for direction — especially in the workplace. You flourish in environments where tasks are clearly defined, and you are a whiz at improving processes and making things more efficient. Your ability to detect patterns and your skills in math and logic, make it natural for you to come up with ideas and theories that simplify processes for everyone.

Outside of work, Visual Mathematicians tend to do well at strategic activities like chess. It must be that ability to recognize patterns — both as they are and how they develop. Regardless of how you put your mind to use, you've got a great set of talents. You will be able to envision a clear path and calculate the risks, and more importantly, the rewards, of anything you take on.

You scored in the 90th percentile on the mathematical intelligence scale.This means that you scored higher than 80% - 90% of people who took the test and that 10% - 20% scored higher than you did. The scale above illustrates this visually.

Your mathematical intelligence score represents your combined ability to reason and calculate. You scored relatively high, which means you're probably the one your friends look to when splitting the lunch bill or calculating your waitresses' tip. You may or may not be known as a math whiz, but number crunching might come a little easier to you than it does others.

You scored in the 100th percentile on the visual-spatial intelligence scale.
This means that you scored higher than 90% - 100% of people who took the test and that 0% - 10% scored higher than you did. The scale above illustrates this visually.

The visual-spatial component of intelligence measures your ability to extract a visual pattern and from that envision what should come next in a sequence. Your score was relatively high, which could mean that you're the one navigating the map when you're on an outing with friends. You have, in some capacity, an ability to think in pictures. Maybe this strength comes out in subtle ways, like how you play chess or form metaphors.

You scored in the 80th percentile on the linguistic intelligence scale.
This means that you scored higher than 70% - 80% of people who took the test and that 20% - 30% scored higher than you did. The scale above illustrates this visually.

Linguistic abilities include reading, writing and communicating with words. Tickle's test measures knowledge of vocabulary, ease in completing word analogies and the ability to think critically about a statement based on its semantic structure. Your score was relatively high, which could mean you know your way around a bookstore and maybe like to bandy about the occasional 25-cent word to impress friends.

You scored in the 90th percentile on the logical intelligence scale.
This means that you scored higher than 80% - 90% of people who took the test and that 10% - 20% scored higher than you did. The scale above illustrates this visually.

Tickle's logical intelligence questions assess your ability to think things through. The questions determine the extent to which you use reasoning and logic to determine the best solution to a problem. Your logic score was relatively high, which could mean that when the car breaks down, your friends look to you to help figure out not only what's wrong, but how to fix it and how you're going to get to the next gas station.
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Test 2 Job Skills
your primary career talent is Verbal Ability

You know how to pick the right words for almost every occasion. You understand the power and aesthetic appeal behind language. Your verbal knowledge can make you versatile in expressing yourself. And you are much more skilled than most people at picking up subtle meanings behind what people say.
You have a way with words. Although most of us take for granted that we can use our native language, you seem to know how to pick the right words for almost any occasion. This ability to comprehend information and be articulate in your speaking or writing is no small feat. Moreover, you appear to understand the power and aesthetic appeal behind language. This knowledge can make you versatile in expressing yourself with either flowery or direct communication as the situation demands. You're the kind of person that friends would want to make that special wedding toast or farewell speech. And if you're terrified of public speaking, they'd at least want you to write it.

Reading between the lines to pick up on the subtle meanings behind what people say and write can also be part of your repertoire. With your gift for decoding language's complexities, you can be both a great meeting facilitator and a conflict negotiator. In addition to these strengths, you may have the knack for mixing old-fashioned terms with the latest lingo in ways that keep people interested in not only what you say but also how you say it. This kind of creativity and ability to focus language into top-notch communication can make you a valuable asset in a variety of business settings.

Your secondary career talent is Spatial Ability.

The ability to visualize objects in three-dimensional space can give you an unusual view of the world. You appear to understand how figures can be manipulated and take on new forms. Because of this talent, you can probably imagine new designs easily, including anything from floor plans to page layouts — and even 3D product prototypes. People like you are usually aces when it comes to putting together assemble-it-yourself furniture or other household items — whether the items arrive with instructions or not.

Your rare talent can make you less likely than most people to be content with the same old thing. As a result, in your work life you might enjoy focusing on visual innovation and proposing new ideas. Your ability to conceptualize objects in their completed form can make you a natural designer or engineer. Your spatial skills can also help you understand the finer points of how things work. Typically, new computer programs or specialized office equipment are no sweat to you. In a world where technology changes so rapidly, you may also find yourself rewarded for your ability to adapt.

Verbal aptitude refers not only to your range of vocabulary but also your ability to comprehend the relationship between different words. This particular test also examined your ability to correctly identify the meanings of popular proverbs or sayings. Our researchers utilized this technique to gauge your skill forming inferences and understanding the precise meanings of metaphorical statements.

You scored a 10 out of 10 on our measure of verbal ability. People who score well on this talent tend to be good at work that requires interpreting or communicating ideas.
Spatial ability refers to your level of ease in understanding the relationship between objects and physical space. Tickle's experts tested not only your ability to recognize how shapes can be manipulated but also how they would look if their appearance were altered in some way. Having an understanding of object rotation in a three-dimensional space is another aspect critical to this skill.

You scored a 10 out of 10 on our measure of spatial ability. People who score high in this talent tend to do best in professions that emphasize these unique spatial skills.
Abstract reasoning refers to your ability to think complexly and see relationships between ideas that are not easily apparent. This kind of reasoning requires making inferences from both logical and creative sources of information.

You scored an 8 out of 10 on our measure of abstract reasoning. People who score high on this talent tend to do well in careers that capitalize on this kind of analytical and creative thinking style.
Numerical ability refers to your skill performing both basic and advanced mathematical calculations correctly. In addition, Tickle's test assessed your recognition of numerical patterns and ability to understand numbers in specific situational contexts.

You scored a 4 out of 10 on our measure of numerical ability. People who score high on this talent tend to do well in work that emphasizes calculating numbers.
Mechanical ability refers to your aptitude for understanding the workings of machines and tools. A certain degree of precision and practical thinking is needed for this type of skill.

You scored a 4 out of 10 on our measure of mechanical ability. People who score high on this talent do well in professions that draw on this skill.

You scored a 10 out of 10 on Tickle's organizational abilities scale.

Let's face it: organization comes more easily to some people than it does for others. Although everyone may eventually be able to perform organizational tasks well, few people can accomplish these skills consistently, quickly, and accurately.

Given your high score, it appears that you've got the right stuff when it comes to being methodical. In fact, you're probably on top of things big and small. While other people might spend their time shuffling through piles of disordered personal papers or searching to find their house keys (again), you've got these details wrapped up. People like you have developed careful systems that allow you to manage appointments, keep track of your belongings and projects, and bring ease to your daily tasks. In the work world, this skill can make you a model for efficiency — and chances are, it already does.

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Test 3 Subconscience reactions
your subconscious mind is driven most by Kindness

This means you have a deep desire to be kind and fair to others. You may even be preoccupied with finding kindness in the world around you, far more than you realize on a conscious level.

It is possible that the underlying reason you seek kindness in the world around you, is that you fear cruelty, the opposite of kindness. That could drive you to unconsciously project kindness wherever possible into your world. Regardless of its origin, your steadfast adherence to being kind to others is felt by people you are close to.

You are probably more susceptible than others to being overwhelmed by emotions — both yours and others'. It is possible that your unusually empathic nature is a result of your natural sensitivity to others' pain, and your desire to help them avoid it. For this reason, things might affect you more than they affect your friends and family. To protect yourself from too much emotional intensity, you might want to keep an eye out so you can recognize it when it starts. That will allow you to slow things down until you feel grounded again.

Overall, your strong orientation towards kindness gives you an optimistic nature, which translates into you seeing the best in the people around you. Because you're not one to be overly judgmental, others may seek out your company when they need a friend to talk to. People close to you likely know that you care deeply about the inner lives of others and can listen to what they have to say without imposing your views on them.
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Test 4 IQ

Your IQ score is 133. This means that you are smarter than 98.0% of all other Super IQ test takers.

Your test results indicate that the way you process information makes you a Creative Theorist.

You are a highly intelligent, complex person. You process all kinds of information easily, using the power of both your creative and analytic abilities. In any situation, you know how to extract the most valuable details and use them to understand the larger picture. Most people do not have your talent of being able to spot both numerical and visual patterns.

Your highly imaginative mind allows you to be innovative, and conjure up notions of what could be. In some circles this is called "thinking outside the box" and is considered an extremely valuable asset. However, not everyone is prepared for such an active imagination and you may find you have to spend time convincing people of your great ideas. It might behoove you to find others like you, who are able to understand how your mind works.
As you can see, your top scores are in the areas of Reasoning, Spatial, and Logical. This is a very unusual combination — only 6 in 1,000 people have it. Want more proof? Then pay attention to the percentages of people who scored higher and lower than you on each of the 8 intellectual strengths.

Abstract Reasoning Ability
Your score is 99 out of 100. With abstract reasoning you can think on multiple levels and see relationships between ideas that are not easily apparent. When you're using your abstract reasoning skills, you draw on both external logical and creative sources of information to come up with your solution

Spatial Ability
You scored 99 out of 100. You use spatial ability to judge the relationship between objects and physical space, like a parked car and the width of the road. It is also what helps you visualize a room when you are decorating or rearranging furniture.

Logical Ability
Your scored 99 out of 100. Logical ability is what you use when determining whether or not something makes sense. You rely on logic when analyzing an argument, step-by-step. This ability also contributes to your aptitude for recognizing underlying patterns.

Numerical Ability
You scored 99 out of 100. You use numerical ability when you spot a numerical pattern or solve a numerical equation.

Verbal Ability
Your verbal ability score is 96 out of 100. Verbal ability means having an expansive range of vocabulary, being able to use it, and feeling a desire to add to it. It is also what allows you to comprehend the relationships and subtle difference between words.

Mechanical Ability
You scored 93 out of 100. Mechanical ability is what helps you understand how machines and tools work. Someone with a good amount of mechanical ability probably has an innate understanding of physics. High mechanical skill is also associated with a high degree of precision and practical thinking.

Organizational Ability
Your organizational ability score is 88 out of 100. Organizational ability is what allows you to organize and arrange information effectively, be precise, and proofread carefully.

Visual Ability
Your score is 82 out of 100. Visual ability allows you to accurately visualize all aspects of an object for the purposes of recreating it, the way painters do. It's also what you use to imagine a scene from a novel or a story someone tells you — the ability to accurately reproduce reality in the mind's eye.