[Machow]

I was surprised by that, too. I work in a lab that studies intelligence, and IQ tests are generally designed to measure G (general cognitive ability). It's like saying, "we're interested in measuring height, and I'm not talking about inches".

I'd imagine he's saying that they want to assess general cognitive ability in ways traditional tests do not.

[ne0codex]

Easy. Think of Sheldon from Big Bang Theory. He may have a high IQ, but he lacks the ability to be able to connect different ideas and/or come up with solutions which require more than just processing mathematical computations.

[detrino]

I don't think its a good idea to let your world view be influenced by fictional T.V. characters.

[grkvlt]

What kind of fictional characters should I allow to influence my world view? Those from books written in the 20th century? Shakespeare? The Illiad? Any advice appreciated.

[ne0codex]

I'm not, he's just an example which I thought best sums up what I am trying to describe...

[capisce]

Can you give an example of someone in the real world who has "a high IQ, but lacks the ability to be able to connect different ideas and/or come up with solutions which require more than just processing mathematical computations"? IQ is not a measure of arithmetic processing capability.

[pseut]

Probably not one you know well...

[philwelch]

Setting aside the psychometrics discussion, it's illegal in the US to hire based upon IQ tests.

[gnoway]

Not exactly.

http://laws.findlaw.com/us/401/424.html

[kps]

Not to mention http://abcnews.go.com/story?id=95836

[saber_taylor]

P&G uses an iq-like test from what I've read. The NFL uses the Wonderlic iq test.

[philwelch]

"Legally difficult" would have been more accurate.