RPM: The Intelligence Test Everyone’s Talking About

When people think of intelligence tests, they usually imagine a bunch of math problems, tricky vocabulary words, or random trivia questions. But what if there was a way to measure intelligence without relying on language, background knowledge, or culture? That’s exactly what Raven’s Progressive Matrices (RPM) does. RPM isn’t just some test psychologists keep…

What is a Culture-Free IQ Test?

IQ tests have been around forever, or at least that’s how it feels. From school placement to job screenings, they pop up in all sorts of scenarios. But let’s be real—traditional IQ tests can come with a lot of baggage. They often include language or cultural knowledge that not everyone shares, making them less…