> There isn't an idea that "IQ is some innate fixed quality" Actually yes there is; I have come across many people who believe this, specifically saying that I

> There isn't an idea that "IQ is some innate fixed quality" Actually yes there is; I have come across many people who believe this, specifically saying that IQ is fixed. > that intelligence is an innate fixed quality I would also disagree with this — intelligence can be increased, (e.g. through education, training, and practice), and also decreased, (e.g. by lifestyle / environment).