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

3.The Superior Range (IQ:115 to 129) 14%

 

People in the Superior Range are the link between the conventional crowd of Neurotypicals 255

and “the Gifted266”.

They are very much alike the previous range in most ways, but already close to the Moderately Gifted Range in some of their interests. Some authors even consider them “mildly gifted” 148, but

given their analytical103 287 thinking type, I believe they’d rather be assigned the label “bright”

instead.

They comprise about 14% of the general population; their I.Q. score is found between 115 and 129.

 

As usual, I will resort to situations taken from the lives of members of that range: Rosie, CC, Vincent, Alistair, Carly, Michael, Magdalena, Georgia, Marcelle, Jules, and Bonnie. As usual, all the names have been changed and all the situations have been modified.

 

The Learning Skills of the Superior Rangers:

 

This is the range of doctors, lawyers, managers, CEOs, engineers, teachers and most intellectual

occupations149-155.

Individuals in the Superior range are analytical thinkers 103 whose brains are a little quicker than

Upper Normal Rangers’ for, they learn by skipping 150 small cognitive steps. Typically, they are particularly smart in one general field295 which becomes their strong domain and frequently their

profession. They understand concepts well in this area of expertise while showing a high degree

of competence.

 

Rosie, Magdalena, Georgia, and Bonnie learned the skills required for their job faster than average; they are considered very dependable personnel.

 

Commonly, Superior Rangers display intellectual passions related to their elevated curiosity337-384 373 and good managerial skills linked to being blessed with an I.Q. level removed by fewer

than 20 points from most people82-83.

 

Rosie has always been a particularly good employee manager, showing both empathy and authority.

 

The rest of their cognitive realm remains very average; as a result, they have difficulty with very

theoretical concepts151 and will seldom hold eminent positions in science.

 

Bonnie, CC, and Magdalena have trouble with anything related to math and statistics; they keep asking people for help.

 

At the same time, their thought process being sequential287 101-385 and logic oriented,

understanding intelligence which doesn’t rest on pure logic is a struggle. This leads them to

overlook intelligence based on deeper cognitive strategies such as those used by gifted people288.

 

Rosie believes that whoever thinks differently from what she was told or taught lacks knowledge in that area.

Independence of Mind and Ego at the Superior Range:

 

Frequently, very certain of their knowledge and intellectual superiority in certain areas 285-286, for they never question what they are taught 103-151, superior rangers fail to acknowledge other

people’s point of views, especially if presented with dissenting opinions. Logically, they tend to

be unwilling to change their minds, even if offered contradictory facts, for they are used to holding unwavering intellectual positions attributable to an immature ego 179-333.

 

Michael, who is a doctor, is in the habit of waving away any fact he wasn't taught at Med school.

 

Marcelle, who is a teacher, only listens to people who share her academic knowledge.

 

Bonnie believes most people, besides herself, to be incompetent and that there’s only one way to do things.

 

Alien to truth seeking283-287, unless they feel they have been lied to, Superior Rangers may question certain facts, but usually stop the inquiry when only a few pieces of information have

been found, regardless of their actual value. These people are likely to repeat over and over

alleged facts, heard from a dubious source, or superficial knowledge gathered from a supposedly

trusted source, to try to modify peers’ opinion with very little to stand on.

 

Rosie hates being contradicted or shown that the sources she has faith in are untrustworthy .

 

Magdalena, who is fond of literature, heard one should say « I sneaked » instead of « I snuck » and yells at whoever contradicts her.

 

Intuition Skills at the Superior Range:

 

These people may appear intuitive at first glance, but that intuition, based primarily on logical

facts, generally turns out to be incorrect356. Being unaware of the possibility of deeper

intuition356 skills, they disregard their own failings all the while attributing others’ enhanced intuitive results to mere luck.

 

Rosie, CC, Magdalena, and Bonnie are almost always wrong about the outcome of a situation.

 

Sympathy and Empathy at the Superior Range:

 

There is definite sympathy for the plight of certain social groups, usually those regarded as

victims by the general public or those the Superior Ranger shares a form of connection with.

They may, to a certain degree, put themselves in other people shoes357 but never really sense

other people’s feelings; as a result, their empathy skills remain superficial357 and linked to an external collective viewpoint, such as ethics.

 

Rosie, CC, Georgia, and Marcelle regularly pity the ill-fated and those born on the wrong side of the track.

 

Allistair and Magdalena, who follow the viewpoint of the higher-ups, tend to punish all of their employees instead of trying to find out who is at fault.

Nervous Issues at the Superior Range:

 

These people feel anxious358 or stressed-out in difficult situations, but typically, overcome it rapidly because the meaning of life, for them, is mostly found in the outside world 287 (job, status,

money, accolades, prizes …) and not very much inwardly (feelings). However, some may find

themselves guilt-ridden, agonizing over what should have been done, to much higher degrees than at the preceding ranges.

 

Rosie and CC often feel guilty about not caring enough for their parents, even if they are always doing their best.

 

Georgia, Marcelle, Jules, and Bonnie feel guilty about not spending enough time with their children.

 

Superior Rangers, who, on occasion, may act self-important, are typically more easily annoyed152 with someone else, or even themselves, for stupid mistakes, than individuals in the Upper

Normal Range. They are also readier to judge 333 those who make the wrong decision or who

aren’t competent enough.

 

Rosie and especially Bonnie keep finding faults with their co-workers, no-one is ever experienced enough, or hard-working enough.

 

Morality of the Superior Rangers:

 

Morality, at this range, follows the rules of society 153 picked up, at a young age, within the family. Superior Rangers hardly ever stray much from these guidelines, seldom questioning their

reason for existing, never doubting their foundations. Yet, religiousness and, sometimes even,

faith are ordinarily rejected154, in that range and the next, as they are considered unscientific and therefore, viewed as the choice of dim-witted folks.

 

CC, Alistair, Michael, Magdalena, and Marcelle can’t stand churchgoers, whom, they picture as knuckle-dragging dullards, and surprisingly, unethical individuals.

 

The Social Extraversion of Superior Rangers:

 

Superior Rangers are habitually socially savvy, at ease in social situations 150, particularly, if they

can shine in front of a captivated audience. Being considered smart or at least educated, they

customarily enjoy being the center of attention or, at any rate, particularly esteemed for their achievements287.

 

Bonnie and CC, in a social setting, want everybody to know how good and efficient they are at their jobs and give advice to their audience.

 

Marcelle likes to hint at how many languages she understands even in front of strangers.

 

Michael and Vincent like goofing around and evoking their many work-related stories in front of their friends.

Men in that range are often seen as a catch157 for they embody the idea of a successful

professional life; women are often regarded as intimidating156.

Although at ease in social realms, Superior Rangers don’t shun away from spending time

alone359 to read, watch an obscure film in Swedish, or rearrange their key-chain collection. They

are “mild nerds”: their inner world is rich enough to keep them satisfied but their outside life (work and friends) is where their contentment lies (especially at the lower end of the range).

 

Alistair enjoys rearranging his collection of old jazz LPs and his many avant-garde films.

 

Georgia spends time alone reading the latest thrillers.

 

Often in position of leadership149-155, these people are regarded, by their peers, as leaders and intellectuals 283-284. In addition, because they sport an I.Q. score only 5 to 30 points higher than

most, they are perceived as clever but still understandable, so, in short, leader material.

They enjoy talking about cultural knowledge, the arts158, newsworthy events, what they know,

where they’ve been; their job… their vocabulary is good360-373, precise, varied, and even

technical in their area of expertise.

 

Allistair enjoys talking about his many trips, often recounting anecdotal events and cultural differences during dinners with his friends .

 

Magdalena loves talking about what she’s reading and how highbrow it is.

 

The Artistic-Minded Superior Rangers:

 

They are usually extremely interested in the arts158. Sometimes a little creative, they may dabble in music, painting, drawing, dancing, cooking, photography etc.

 

Rosie loves reproducing, on canvas, the paintings, or the images she enjoys, may it be still-lives or landscapes.

 

CC and Jules take dancing and music lessons every week.

 

Allistair talks non-stop about movies, jazz, and classical music to whomever wants to listen.

 

Marcelle goes to plays, concerts, museums, or theaters whenever she has a day off.

 

Carly, who is a foodie, enjoys talking about trendy chefs.

 

Adventurousness at the Superior Range:

 

Superior Rangers can be quite adventurous158-361-362 in groups of like-minded acquaintances.

They tend to enjoy travelling, mingling with the locals, tasting new food, but within the heartwarming security and the emulation of a small group. Regularly, they attempt new

activities, new savors, and new encounters, provided, they live in a neighborhood in which those

things are available.

 

CC goes trekking with her husband every year, always somewhere different.

Allistair regularly travels to exotic countries and enjoys the local specialties with friends.

 

Georgia and her family have moved many times around the country as well as abroad.

 

The Memory Skills of Superior Rangers:

 

Superior Rangers exhibit good memory skills 287 in certain fields, especially if they are passionate

about the matter. They may look for documentation in their areas of expertise and retain those facts as long as they feel useful or interesting. In addition, the memory of their life-events is

remarkable292, for, it’s linked to strong emotions and repeatedly recounted, time and again, to

attentive peers.

 

Rosie remembers events from her early childhood vividly.

 

Allistair and Michael remember all the details of their crazy expeditions around the world as well as the biographies of their favorite authors and composers.

 

Magdalena easily remembers the plots and the characters in the books she has read.

 

Marcelle, with the help of her diary, remembers in great details, most of the events she has attended.

 

Bonnie remembers the gist of every file sitting on her office desk.

 

Cultural Matters at the Superior Range:

 

Fascinated with cultural knowledge158, Superior Rangers always have a few matters of interest they love to share with like-minded individuals. In addition to literature, the members of this

range generally enjoy museums, plays, classical or jazz159 concerts, avant-garde or classic

cinema, ethnic cuisine, conferences, or exhibitions often with a small group of friends or their

significant other.

 

Rosie enjoys talking about classical music and history whenever she is in a social setting.

 

Magdalena and Allistair love talking about the books they have read and classic movies.

 

CC goes on and on about the ethnic music she loves.

 

Marcelle is well-versed in history, literature, and classical music, she sometimes knows more than the guides at museums.

 

Some of them feel a sense of superiority285-286 in these educational pursuits, both because of the intellectual aura they provide, but also because these activities are essentially financially

accessible to higher social classes.

 

Life Goals at the Superior Range:

The life goals of Superior Rangers are mainly occupational149-155 and typically take years to

achieve. Their objectives require patience, dedication, and the courage to live up to their potential. These individuals often experience the need to aim for a gratifying and lucrative career

and somehow feel they possess the resources to achieve it. However, seldom does one witness

totally selfless or idealistic goals at this range, these individuals being more matter of fact than those in ranges above them.

 

Michael spent his younger years studying to become a physician and help people.

 

Georgia studied relentlessly to become a middle-school teacher.

 

Marcelle became a literature teacher at college.

 

Rosie, CC, and Allistair became top managers after graduating.

 

If your I.Q. level is found in the Superior Range most of what’s below reflects who you are: (Pay close attention to the wording before answering yes or no, then count the number of times you answered yes)

1-You know quite a lot about, no more than a couple of separate topics, that have become your passions or your job.

2-You don’t mind spending time alone to indulge in your passions, but other than that, you enjoy being with cultured people.

3-You are annoyed with individuals who don’t think like most people you know or value.

4-You are really interested in certain cultural matters (music, paintings, history, geography, literature, cinema etc.…).

5-You want to be or currently are in a managerial position or an intellectual profession.

6-You usually feel intellectually superior to dissenting voices in your field of expertise.

7-You are interested in scientific matters but barely knowledgeable or competent in them.

8-You have tried creating works of arts or craftsmanship.

9-Aside from your family, your main life goals have been occupational.

10-You enjoy refined food and melody in music.

11-You don’t shun away from unfamiliar activities or savors.

12-Most people consider you cultured and smart.

13-Most of your friends are in a managerial position or an intellectual profession.

14-You are absolutely certain to be right about the matters you know well.

15-You enjoy traveling abroad with your spouse, a few friends, or a small group.

16-You enjoy museums, plays, conferences, exhibitions, classical or jazz concerts.

17-You agree with most people on what is ethical or not.

18-You always trust scientists and experts.

19-You are easily annoyed with incompetent or slow people.

20-You feel dogmatic or traditionalist people aren’t very smart.