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The ability to measure intelligence or 'iq' is it proven or just a theory? excuse my lack of knowledge x_x

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Many kinds of intell: Iq is just one way to measure intelligence. You may have a lower than average iq and still be quite successful in life.

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Answered 6/22/2014

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