IQ tests, while widely used to assess intelligence, are deeply flawed and reflect societal biases. Originating from Sir Francis Galton's questionable theories linking intelligence to race, the tests have been misapplied, particularly in discriminatory contexts like immigration. Despite their intention to measure cognitive skills, they fail to encompass the full spectrum of human intelligence. Alfred Binet's original framework, meant to identify students in need of support, was co-opted and used against marginalized groups at Ellis Island, showcasing the dangers of misapplication and eugenics-driven ideologies.
IQ tests are not an accurate measure of intelligence, as they only test for a limited range of skills and are often flawed by biases.
The legacy of intelligence testing is plagued by the origins in eugenics, which falsely associated intelligence with race, shaping harmful societal narratives.
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