If an IQ test came back significantly higher than I expect, then I’d start to think I’m underperforming my potential, and I’d look for reasons for that. Perhaps there are skills missed by the test that I’m unusually weak on, like maybe I give up quicker than average if I find something hard. Then I can work on those skills, or position myself to avoid relying on them.
Conversely, if it came back lower than I expect, I’d think that perhaps I’m unusually strong in those skills, and I’d be able to position myself to take advantage of them.
If an IQ test came back significantly higher than I expect, then I’d start to think I’m underperforming my potential, and I’d look for reasons for that. Perhaps there are skills missed by the test that I’m unusually weak on, like maybe I give up quicker than average if I find something hard. Then I can work on those skills, or position myself to avoid relying on them.
Conversely, if it came back lower than I expect, I’d think that perhaps I’m unusually strong in those skills, and I’d be able to position myself to take advantage of them.