Question

What does the Intelligence Quotient (I.Q.) primarily measure?

Options

• Physical fitness compared to the age group.

• Emotional intelligence compared to peers.

• Cognitive ability compared to the overall average.

• Academic performance in school subjects.

Answer 1

Cognitive ability compared to the overall average.

Explanation:

I.Q. is designed to measure cognitive ability (mental capacity for reasoning, problem-solving, and learning) in comparison to the overall population average, which is set at 100.