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Does your IQ diminish as you age? Understanding the stability of intelligence

While it's a common fear, an individual's IQ score remains remarkably stable throughout their lifetime when measured relative to their peers. This doesn't mean our cognitive abilities don't change, but it provides a more nuanced understanding of how our intelligence evolves as we get older, challenging the notion that our IQ diminishes as we age.

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What is a normal IQ for a 70 year old and how does it change with age?

According to research published on Consensus, the average Full Scale IQ score for adults ages 70–74 is approximately 86, based on the WAIS-IV test, a standard measure of intelligence. This provides a starting point for understanding what is a normal IQ for a 70 year old, but the full picture is far more complex and nuanced.

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