How to Know Your I.Q. Level without Taking the Test & Brainy Stories by Billy J. Burton - HTML preview

Chapter 1: The “Normies”, The Neurotypicals

 

(IQ: 70 to 129) 95%

 

The “Normies”, as opposed to the “Gifted”, are regular people. You will meet them almost

everywhere since they amount to 95% of a given population. They are considered neurotypical255 for their brains are “wired” in the conventional way and their cognitive abilities are average or

nearly average in all subtests120-122 103 . They naturally show an analytical, step by step, thinking

process and, being more detail oriented 125, can’t see the big picture. As a result, they mostly shun away from concepts. Except for members of the Superior Range, the “Normies” are, on average,

not particularly interested in intellectual or cultural matters123-137.

They embody the concept of “ordinariness”.

 

Because they are social creatures 138 who display strong tendencies to pattern themselves after those they interact with, they appreciate being around other neurotypicals with whom they share

many likings and values.

They tend to partake the general opinions and ethics of the majority124-153, not second-guessing themselves much, feeling strong in the certainty they are respectable regular people and regarded

as such. Not being very creative or adventurous 110-123, they never stray far away from their peers,

doing many conventional activities together, enjoying simple pleasures.

They exemplify the concept of group-thinking.

 

The “Normies" possess decent336 memory, essentially in what draws their attention, and are fond

of popular culture350 123-124-137 . They don’t project themselves into loads of potential consequences

that could shake their resolve; they’d rather bask in the present and work towards realistic

ordinary goals: a nice life, good friends, a family, health, money, and a lot of leisure time.

They symbolize the concept of conventionality.

 

Provided everything is fine with them and their loved ones, they are inclined to temperate emotions121, serenity and nonchalance for they customarily feel accepted and understood by the

general population.

They personify the concept of belonging.

 

The whole entertainment industry, as well as the school system and many other structures have been conceived for these people. Their likes, dislikes, ideals, and their aptitudes have shaped our

world.

They characterize the concept of “normality”.

 

The “Normies” comprise the Inferior Range, the Lower and Upper Normal Ranges, and the Superior range, which serves as the link between Neurotypicals and Neuro-atypicals255-256 by

presenting qualities from both realms.

1. The Inferior Range (IQ: 70 to 84) 14%

 

People in the Inferior Range represent about 14% of the general population; their I.Q. score is

found between 70 and 84. Even if they exhibit difficulties 123-142 with everyday life situations,

they are, in no way, considered mentally handicapped.

 

I will illustrate the matter at hand with situations taken from the lives of Kate, Kevin, Tom, Sherman, Gian-Carlo and Chester, all members of that particular range. Of course, all the names have been changed and these situations have been somewhat modified for privacy reasons.

 

Limited Thinking and Learning Abilities at the Inferior Range:

 

Inferior Rangers are not fans of intellectual efforts123, their brains being more sluggish than

average. They bask in total certainties 123-124 124 rather than shades of gray and are very adamant

about topics they know very little about, for they overestimate their capacities 124 in addition to having trouble understanding another’s viewpoint 123. Their thinking remains superficial and

simplistic124 125 given that, they are not really aware of obvious connectionsbetween different events, and they struggle with thought malleability123.

They are slow 142 123 and reluctant learners, school being challenging for them, they seldom fare much beyond junior high126-127.

 

Kate has trouble doing anything on her own; she makes the same mistakes over and over again, taking a long time to learn from them, always asking how to do certain tasks.

 

Gian-Carlo was adamant his bike was broken until a co-worker let him know he had assembled the handlebar backwards.

 

Lack of Independence of Mind at the Inferior Range:

 

Dependent upon others for opinions, Inferior Rangers commonly think like their peers 124 or

family; every notion acquired at an early age is set in stone278 and remains valid for life

regardless of new information. Having a tough time distancing themselves from what’s happening around them, they are unable to put anything in perspective enough to have actual

personal opinions277 124 . They regularly exhibit a sort of hive mentality.

 

Kate tends to wait for her peers to have an opinion before she ventures to speak, then she agrees with what they just said.

 

Since these people very much depend on the opinions of others, they need to feel respected. To

reach that goal, they very much insist on being treated as politely351 as their culture allows.

 

Kate gets offended when she only gets a regular “Hello" instead of a “Hello M'am".

Lack of Intuition at the Inferior Range:

 

People at the Inferior Range are unable to infer 277 anything from observation, parts of a same occurrence being considered separate125. Consequently, they demonstrate no particular intuition

skill.

They absorb everything in a simplistic manner, never looking for answers 123 or doubting what they are told142. Inferior Rangers are sadly inclined to be gullible and easily deceived. Besides,

their innate sense of how to sustain a health-conscious and harmonious life is limited, often

prompting them to make the wrong interpersonal 123 342. or diet-related decisions

 

Kevin buys sneakers and phones to show-off to his friends but lacks money to buy healthy food; consequently, after a few years of pizzas and burgers, he is on the brink of having type-two diabetes.

 

Sherman, who can go heavy on the bottle, fathered an unwanted child during a one-night stand.

 

People in that range are also impervious to sarcasm 125 278 and higher forms of humor.

 

Kevin only laughs at graphic humor and misses all the puns and witty remarks.

 

Lack of Empathy at the Inferior Range:

 

Unable to put themselves in other 123 125 people’s shoes , or to make sense of their own feelings,

the individuals pertaining to that range, lack empathy123 and typically exhibit a vindictive

personality 277, sometimes, coupled with a victim mentality.

They hate criticism123 124 but are frequently intolerant of those who think or act differently from

the values or customs of the social groups they belong to. They consider the world to revolve

around them278 and their kin, so, politeness and civility are pretty much alien to them.

 

Kevin listens to music really loudly on the bus, oblivious to the discomfort of the other passengers.

 

Nervous Issues at the Inferior Range:

 

The members of that range are very instinctive278 124 and impatient, incapable of appreciating the greater reward, one can reap, when taking the time to hone a skill, investing in a career, or

simply behaving responsibly.

Unable to curb their impulses 124 they may come off as domineering and aggressive. Often putting themselves first124, they don’t care much about others except their immediate family. They are

often heard quarreling with their relatives or innocent bystanders as they tend to make rash

choices 123.

 

Tom loves his son but doesn’t seem to tolerate anyone else , he keeps shouting at neighbors and passers-by for no obvious reason.

A sad consequence to their poor decision making123, their sometimes-rough behavior and tense

relationships125 128-129 128-129 , is a higher risk of personality disorders , schizophreniaand depression129 than in the average population.

 

Tom and his wife suffer from depression and schizo-affective disorders, their place is a pigsty but, having little energy to keep everything clean, they don’t seem to mind.

 

Ethics Issues at the Inferior Range:

 

Inferior rangers don’t always abide by the rules and may get themselves into trouble with the

law124 278-288 as they disregard or even misunderstand the consequencesof their actions.

Assuming their sometimes less than satisfying life, is the result of mere bad luck, they may feel entitled352 and, at times, try to get preferential treatment over those who put in the efforts.

 

Chester thinks his neighborhood should help him out even if he’s always been obnoxious to everyone.

 

People whose I.Q. fall in that range tend to be, not only religious, but dogmatic 124 and inflexible,

scrupulously respecting rites they understand little and especially making sure others follow in

their footsteps.

 

Extraversion at the Inferior Range:

 

Just like children, Inferior Rangers are, at the same time, dependent142 upon others, and self-

centered278 123 . Surprisingly, in spite of that, they are no stranger to self-confidence for, having

been unable to notice any contradictory facts, they never second-guess themselves.

They may be dependent on friends and family for daily chores or tasks, having trouble using

appliances, filling out forms or doing anything a little unfamiliar on their own. Consequently, extraversion 144 is paramount to their psychological well-being. Seldom, does one see a member

of this range alone for a very long time (except in case of mental illness).

They are also more fertile130-131 than average, raising many children, sometimes from several

partners, regardless of their financial resources.

 

Kate already had trouble raising three children, but nevertheless she had a fourth one.

 

People pertaining to the Inferior Range generally chat about, for example, what they can’t cope

with; their problems; who wronged them; their chores; their habits; ready-made simplistic opinions; sex; food; booze; sports … in vague all-encompassing few words, in short sentences

sometimes with emotional outbursts142 124 . Their vocabulary is limited, and their grammar is poor.

They frequently express words representing the positive or negative categories 101-385, in which

they mentally put, people, events, items, entertainment etc.

 

Tom and his wife can’t stop talking about who they dislike and what they would do silence those people.

 

Sherman spends most of his life saying how cool or how lame something or somebody is.

Lack of Creativity at the Inferior Range:

 

These people are not creative 123, nor do they care much about anything that isn’t instinct-related278 or based on elementary emotions.

Their imagination abilities are extremely restricted278; the notion that someone can conceive a

new tool, or an original concept is mostly alien to them. They rely on what they know, what is tangible, what they can see, not what might exist.

 

Lack of Adventurousness at the Inferior Range:

 

These individuals need their world to remain unchanged 123 as much as possible, for adapting to new habits, or an unfamiliar environment, feels challenging.

They are deprived of intellectual curiosity123 and may be satisfied with doing the same simple

tasks353, over and over, for extended periods of time: they make suitable and satisfied blue-collar

workers. The idea of eating unusual food or going to unfamiliar places fills them with dread and, besides, they don’t see the point.

When they yearn for stimulation of the senses, promiscuity354 124 , and substance abuseare their

poison of choice, but they won’t be more adventurous than that.

Chester doesn’t see the point of leaving his hometown to go abroad because he thinks he has it all where he is.

 

Limited Memory Skills at the Inferior Range:

 

Inferior rangers recall hands-on tasks but, due to weak short-term memory134, are rarely able to

remember anything that hasn’t been shown to them several times.

Their limited awareness278 of what’s going on around them, as well as their difficulty in

understanding matters globally125 hinders their memory skills. Besides, they regularly count on others to remind them of what to do or to do it for them, in this way, triggering a deficiency in

retention training.

 

Kate has a tough time remembering how to use the coffee machine; it has to be explained to her every day again and again.

 

Lack of Knowledge at the Inferior Range:

 

Not interested in anything except basic matters, the members of this range are not curious about the world123 278 around them. They seldom read and have next to no cultural knowledge. What

they don’t understand or don’t enjoy, they consider valueless or even inappropriate 278.

 

Tom enjoys watching brainless TV shows and sometimes goes hunting but he’s not interested in much else.

Kate is only interested in reality TV and soaps in which people fall in love at the end.

 

Life Goals at the Inferior Range:

 

These individuals are usually devoid of the vitality and the desire needed to sustain hobbies 295 or

mere personal interests; therefore, their goals are mostly sensory278 and sustenance oriented: sex,

food, alcohol…

Tom enjoys booze, carbs, and telling people off noisily, sometimes he gets into fights.

Inferior rangers are overrepresented in unskilled labor, not at all unhappy to be performing

simple repetitive tasks353 in a familiar environment.

Since they are impulsive124, they don’t resort to any type of planning, living mostly in the now,

uninterested in the future278. Circumstances and fate decide their life outcomes, they hardly do.

 

Specific physical characteristics can be observed among these individuals:

Their features are often a little crude 94 26 sometimes coupled with a small cranium; their figure is

more asymmetrical26-132 133 than average, and their gait lacks vivacity. Since pupil size is correlated to attention and brainpower, their gaze appears wandering or unfocused 139.

 

If your I.Q. falls in the Inferior Range most of the sentences below feel like something you do or think: (Pay close attention to the wording before answering yes or no, then count the number of times you answered yes)

1-You don’t like learning and had difficulty at school.

2-You are certain to be right all the time.

3-You often think other people are mean to you.

4-You think that what your parents taught you is always true and the right thing to do.

5-You don’t like reading or watching educational TV.

6-You don’t always understand what makes other people laugh.

7-You don’t care about what other people need or what they’d like you to do.

8-You think there’s only one way to do things.

9-You are easily angry or upset.

10-You are very impatient when you want something.

11-You think you are entitled to what other people have, regardless of the efforts put in.

12-You don’t mind doing the same things every day at home or at work.

13-You often rely on other people to fill out paperwork or use a device.

14-You see no point in trying new things or visiting new places.

15-You are not curious about what goes on in the world.

16-You only like a few activities a few types of food, a few people, a few places.

17-You don’t pay attention to your health, weight, appearance … and don’t do sporting activities.

18-You often quarrel with people.

19-You don’t know certain words that people use.

20-You have had trouble understanding what I have written so far.