IQ question

[TBone48]

It seems to me that I have a harder time picking up new concepts and ideas than I used to. Do IQ scores decline with age? If so, is it possible to raise them up again?

 

[bradruth]

It becomes harder to learn with age.

 

[sonz70]

Do you spend more time playing games than you use to?

 

[TBone48]

Originally posted by: sonz70
Do you spend more time playing games than you use to?

Video games, yes. Not board games or word puzzles.

 

[sonz70]

Originally posted by: TBone48

Originally posted by: sonz70
Do you spend more time playing games than you use to?

Video games, yes. Not board games or word puzzles.

that is the problem right there...

 

[Juno]

too much time watching tv/playing games?

 

[her209]

O Rly?

 

[TBone48]

Originally posted by: jewno
too much time watching tv/playing games?

That's probably it. I should read more books and get off the computer for a while.

 

[shimsham]

you dont lose iq with age. you lose speed, and some visual, but other parts of the brain take up the slack to help you still learn and retain.





part of an article from sciam mind, june 05.

 

[PrinceofWands]

Understand that IQ has little (if anything) to do with what you're talking about, but yes there is a small, gradual decline in IQ. It seldom exceeds 5-10% of your peak score. The entire concept of IQ breaks down almost totally after about age 60 or so (due to the fact that almost all IQ conceptualizations are a function of either mental vs chronological age (ie Stanford-Binet) or designed specifically for age periods (ie Weschler). As far as I know only alzheimer research has begun to explore end-of-life raw intelligence differences, and their findings are still not conclusive.

IQ can vary widely over a lifetime, owing as much to the changes in tests and procedures, or current mental state as any real alteration in your neuro-chemistry. A few years after initially being tested with the Stanford-Binet I took the Weschler and saw an 11 point difference. Taking the Weschler again as an adult (different tests for kids and adults with the W. btw) showed another gain, this time about 9 points. Since then two other tests have yielded a slightly lower set of results (7 and 5 points from the peak level).

Still, it is possible to kickstart synaptic activity. There are a variety of research specialists in this field that are always expanding on the concept. These programs include dietary aspects, relaxation/meditation, varied stimulii bombardment, hemispheric isolation training, patterned mind exercises and so on. The key of most of it is to increase the presence of neuro-transmitters while stimulating the creation of new pathways (usually through an integration of commonly unassociated specific functions). This is more difficult after the late 20's, but it still happens. Best option is to work on the increase throughout your first 3 decades so later in life you have a well-developed mind.

 

[TBone48]

Originally posted by: PrinceofWands
Understand that IQ has little (if anything) to do with what you're talking about, but yes there is a small, gradual decline in IQ. It seldom exceeds 5-10% of your peak score. The entire concept of IQ breaks down almost totally after about age 60 or so (due to the fact that almost all IQ conceptualizations are a function of either mental vs chronological age (ie Stanford-Binet) or designed specifically for age periods (ie Weschler). As far as I know only alzheimer research has begun to explore end-of-life raw intelligence differences, and their findings are still not conclusive.

IQ can vary widely over a lifetime, owing as much to the changes in tests and procedures, or current mental state as any real alteration in your neuro-chemistry. A few years after initially being tested with the Stanford-Binet I took the Weschler and saw an 11 point difference. Taking the Weschler again as an adult (different tests for kids and adults with the W. btw) showed another gain, this time about 9 points. Since then two other tests have yielded a slightly lower set of results (7 and 5 points from the peak level).

Still, it is possible to kickstart synaptic activity. There are a variety of research specialists in this field that are always expanding on the concept. These programs include dietary aspects, relaxation/meditation, varied stimulii bombardment, hemispheric isolation training, patterned mind exercises and so on. The key of most of it is to increase the presence of neuro-transmitters while stimulating the creation of new pathways (usually through an integration of commonly unassociated specific functions). This is more difficult after the late 20's, but it still happens. Best option is to work on the increase throughout your first 3 decades so later in life you have a well-developed mind.

Ahh! I'm 42! Anyway, thanks everybody for the input. PrinceofWands, I'll look into the Alzheimer research, that sounds interesting. My mom suffers from it and I'll admit the possibility of it being hereditary has caused some concern. Thanks again.

 

[PrinceofWands]

Originally posted by: TBone48

Originally posted by: PrinceofWands
Understand that IQ has little (if anything) to do with what you're talking about, but yes there is a small, gradual decline in IQ. It seldom exceeds 5-10% of your peak score. The entire concept of IQ breaks down almost totally after about age 60 or so (due to the fact that almost all IQ conceptualizations are a function of either mental vs chronological age (ie Stanford-Binet) or designed specifically for age periods (ie Weschler). As far as I know only alzheimer research has begun to explore end-of-life raw intelligence differences, and their findings are still not conclusive.

IQ can vary widely over a lifetime, owing as much to the changes in tests and procedures, or current mental state as any real alteration in your neuro-chemistry. A few years after initially being tested with the Stanford-Binet I took the Weschler and saw an 11 point difference. Taking the Weschler again as an adult (different tests for kids and adults with the W. btw) showed another gain, this time about 9 points. Since then two other tests have yielded a slightly lower set of results (7 and 5 points from the peak level).

Still, it is possible to kickstart synaptic activity. There are a variety of research specialists in this field that are always expanding on the concept. These programs include dietary aspects, relaxation/meditation, varied stimulii bombardment, hemispheric isolation training, patterned mind exercises and so on. The key of most of it is to increase the presence of neuro-transmitters while stimulating the creation of new pathways (usually through an integration of commonly unassociated specific functions). This is more difficult after the late 20's, but it still happens. Best option is to work on the increase throughout your first 3 decades so later in life you have a well-developed mind.

Ahh! I'm 42! Anyway, thanks everybody for the input. PrinceofWands, I'll look into the Alzheimer research, that sounds interesting. My mom suffers from it and I'll admit the possibility of it being hereditary has caused some concern. Thanks again.

Being 42 doesn't mean it's too late, it'll just take more more work for less results.

Just remembered; other than alzheimers research you may want to look into traumatic brain injury rehabilitation. These researchers work with retraining peoples minds after some form of illness or injury causes loss of mental or emotional functioning. A LOT of great advancements made due to these people.