Many people think that IQ tests will measure accurately even if the participant doesn't try hard, kind of like how psych tests work. It's not true, though. Th

Many people think that IQ tests will measure accurately even if the participant doesn't try hard, kind of like how psych tests work. It's not true, though. The questions are -hard- and if you don't try, you won't get the right answer and you'll do worse. So while it shouldn't be a surprise to anyone who's taken one, not everyone understands how the test works.