IQ stands for "intelligence quotient." It is a measurement that attempts to assess a person's intellectual or cognitive abilities. It is often used to gauge a person's intelligence level compared to others. Full definition
Alongside the widespread use of IQ tests in the 20th century was the argument that the level of a person's intelligence was influenced by their biology. (psmag.com)
For a start, research is challenging the original studies that apparently demonstrated the low IQ of people with autism. (newscientist.com)
«Individuals with higher IQ scores may be better able to describe to friends and health professionals some of the problems they're going through,» he says. (health.com)