Visual Pattern Memory Test

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nigga :feelswhy::feelswhy::feelswhy: its finished bro
i feel like the bottleneck isnt my perception but whether my hand can react accordingly with what im thinking
You scored average wdym finished 😭

Here's what I got
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15🥳 honestly have no idea how some people get above 15 it feels absurd
 
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Intelligence is the ultimate blackpill anyway. Arguably even above looks.

Low scores, of course, would rarely be reported here, though, and lying is far from uncommon.
I wouldn’t be able to confidently vow for the average IQ in this subgroup to be significantly above the general population average.
It most certainly is, especially prior to 2024

There's also probably a selection bias going on here, I presume smarter people are more interested in cognitive challenges and are more likely to click on this thread to begin with, let alone post their score
 
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The Visual Patterns Test (VPT) is the gold-standard neuropsychological assessment used to measure Visual Short-Term Memory (VSTM).

It was developed (most notably by Della Sala et al. in 1997) to isolate the capacity to remember static visual information ("what it looks like") distinct from spatial memory ("where it is").

This test measures Visual Short-Term Memory (VSTM) capacity, specifically isolating the visual cache.

It assesses the maximum amount of static visual information (pattern and form) an individual can hold in immediate memory, distinct from spatial memory (location or sequence).

By increasing the complexity after every success until a "3-strike" failure, the test establishes the user's Visual Span—the absolute upper threshold of visual items the brain can simultaneously retain before information overload occurs.

Take the test once in while in a relaxed state.

My score is 15, what's yours?
12,is it bad? I was kinda distracted too
 
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15🥳 honestly have no idea how some people get above 15 it feels absurd
Tbf I feel like i could have gone higher than 15. the last attempt i failed i know for sure I was only one square off as I could picture the entire image perfectly except for the final square and I'm taking the test while experiencing significant physical discomfort due to injury. Without that i probably wouldn't have dropped that last bit of information. Would I have gotten to 17+? That's where I don't know.

great result nonetheless, have you ever had your intelligence formally tested?
 
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12,is it bad? I was kinda distracted too
12 is technically one above average so not bad by any means. If you weren't distracted you might score higher.
 
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It most certainly is, especially prior to 2024

There's also probably a selection bias going on here, I presume smarter people are more interested in cognitive challenges and are more likely to click on this thread to begin with, let alone post their score
Yes, I completely agree.
 
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From what I can tell that is genuinely a top 98% score. I was equally skeptical but if you look at the norms for standard version of this test, average sits around 9-10. Feel free to check for yourself.

A couple of the scorers also report tested IQ's in the 125+ range which is far from normal sample size. Having three people comment with IQ's above 130 or very close is already not a typical population by definition. People have posted scores below 15.
Theres for sure some people who saw your post, tried the test, got a bad result and didnt post it
 
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Probably, but differences in average age and real-life experience also likely account for the perceived drop in intelligence.
Back then the average user was easily 18+, now it’s somewhere between 14-17.
Fluid Intelligence apparently peaks at 17 but I get your point.
 
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Tbf I feel like i could have gone higher than 15. the last attempt i failed i know for sure I was only one square off as I could picture the entire image perfectly except for the final square and I'm taking the test while experiencing significant physical discomfort due to injury. Without that i probably wouldn't have dropped that last bit of information. Would I have gotten to 17+? That's where I don't know.

great result nonetheless, have you ever had your intelligence formally tested?
Always been pretty good in school but never gotten tested. Might try:Comfy:
 
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Are you saying you were somewhat practiced?
Yeah I've had give-or-take 8-9 hours on the human benchmark already.

Also did you feel like you could achieve higher in better conditions or did that feel like your true limit?
Likely maxxed out already, or I'd at best only manage an extra square or two If I practiced for about an hour a day for 2 months; and even that comes off as a bit generous to me honestly.
 
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The Visual Patterns Test (VPT) is the gold-standard neuropsychological assessment used to measure Visual Short-Term Memory (VSTM).

It was developed (most notably by Della Sala et al. in 1997) to isolate the capacity to remember static visual information ("what it looks like") distinct from spatial memory ("where it is").

This test measures Visual Short-Term Memory (VSTM) capacity, specifically isolating the visual cache.

It assesses the maximum amount of static visual information (pattern and form) an individual can hold in immediate memory, distinct from spatial memory (location or sequence).

By increasing the complexity after every success until a "3-strike" failure, the test establishes the user's Visual Span—the absolute upper threshold of visual items the brain can simultaneously retain before information overload occurs.

Take the test once in while in a relaxed state.

My score is 15, what's yours?
i got a 67
 
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Probably, but differences in average age and real-life experience also likely account for the perceived drop in intelligence.
Back then the average user was easily 18+, now it’s somewhere between 14-17.
you could argue that a younger age would be an advantage due to increased neuroplasticity, no?
 
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Always been pretty good in school but never gotten tested. Might try:Comfy:
Worth doing if you're interested, not just to determine your overall intelligence but specifically your intellectual strengths and weaknesses as formal assessments break down your score by facet. I plan on doing it if/when I get healthy.

For example you can see if you have a particular strength in visuospatial reasoning or Verbal, etc. They are all correlated to some extent, that's the concept of g or general intelligence, so high scores tend to be broadly high, low or average but some variation within intelligence still appears.
 
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you could argue that a younger age would be an advantage due to increased neuroplasticity, no?
i'm not really sure tbh

could be but not necessarily

i'm more likely to assume it has to do with lack of accumulation of environmental insults, but agin, idk. I haven't looked into it
 
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Yeah I've had give-or-take 8-9 hours on the human benchmark already.


Likely maxxed out already, or I'd at best only manage an extra square or two If I practiced for about an hour a day for 2 months; and even that comes off as a bit generous to me honestly.
Unpracticed is a better indicator but hitting a hard limit at 15 is informative

Human benchmark version is easier imo

Did you also feel that way?
 
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I mean that's kind of mogger for a 10yo ngl :lul:
fr, further proof intelligence is purely genetic i cant lie

this might be cope but i think a reason why i couldnt get past 15 is cus i was having multiple thought processes at once. i was trying to do the puzzle while also evaluating how well i was doing and whether there were patterns in my behaviour, like memorising white space instead of the coloured in some puzzles. excited to do meth fr
 
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Fluid Intelligence apparently peaks at 17 but I get your point.
If I remember correctly, PS is the only ability that peaks very early with working memory following shortly after.
Based on the JCTI/ Tri-52 norms, for example, the 25-29 age group performed the best- that is from memory, though, so I could be mistaken.
 
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fr, further proof intelligence is purely genetic i cant lie

this might be cope but i think a reason why i couldnt get past 15 is cus i was having multiple thought processes at once. i was trying to do the puzzle while also evaluating how well i was doing and whether there were patterns in my behaviour, like memorising white space instead of the coloured in some puzzles. excited to do meth fr
That's all factored in though. For example when you take an IQ test, your score isn't dependent on perfect conditions. Obviously the more ideal the better but the norms are designed to factor all of that into your ultimate result. You may score some drastically different score at a later date but your ability to focus on the task at hand is part of what they are measuring.
 
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If I remember correctly, PS is the only ability that peaks very early with working memory following shortly after.
Based on the JCTI/ Tri-52 norms, for example, the 25-29 age group performed the best- that is from memory, though, so I could be mistaken.
I'm probably mistaken then
 
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Take the Stroop and Mental rotation though
i know im gonna be like 10th percentile for mental rotation, genuinely retarded with it
i used to be really really gifted with it which led me to 3d art but again ive deteriorated :feelstastyman:
 
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That's all factored in though. For example when you take an IQ test, your score isn't dependent on perfect conditions. Obviously the more ideal the better but the norms are designed to factor all of that into your ultimate result. You may score some drastically different score at a later date but your ability to focus on the task at hand is part of what they are measuring.
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i know im gonna be like 10th percentile for mental rotation, genuinely retarded with it
i used to be really really gifted with it which led me to 3d art but again ive deteriorated :feelstastyman:
It's quite a simple and short test so I wouldn't be too worried. It's scope is much narrower than other MR tests I've taken

Now if your get a very low score forget everything I just said :lul:
 
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12 is technically one above average so not bad by any means. If you weren't distracted you might score higher.
Got 14 in 2nd try,not bad eh:feelswhy:.These fuckass neighbors though.
 
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It's quite a simple and short test so I wouldn't be too worried. It's scope is much narrower than other MR tests I've taken

Now if your get a very low score forget everything I just said :lul:
thank you for encouragement :feelsgood::feelsgood::feelsgood::feelsgood:
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this is good right?
 
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The guy scoring 142 (not age-adjusted) on Mensa Norway at 11 must have been an absolute child prodigy JFL.
Sadly, he regressed to the mean.
bro those cunt teachers gave me year 9 work in year 6 but they didnt even bother explaining a single concept, just put the sheet down and expected me to solve it :lul:
i genuinely believe if they spent even a few minutes just teaching me the general concept i wouldve retained atleast more
 
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you could argue that a younger age would be an advantage due to increased neuroplasticity, no?
Higher neuroplasticity ≠ higher general cognitive ability.
Young adulthood has the best compromise.
 
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Higher neuroplasticity ≠ higher general cognitive ability.
Young adulthood has the best compromise.
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would the higher neuroplasticity mean they would benefit more from the practice effect?
 
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would the higher neuroplasticity mean they would benefit more from the practice effect?
This could hold true in theory yes, and may be one of several factors explaining why early childhood abilities are highly variable and can change dramatically during maturation, when genetics play the dominant role later.

It might also help explain why relatively older adults often hold onto their beliefs and can be somewhat resistant to exploring new subjects.
I would assume reduced neuroplasticity makes it harder for them to adopt/ integrate new ways of thinking.
 
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would the higher neuroplasticity mean they would benefit more from the practice effect?
Well maybe but practicing IQ tests kind of invalidates them. IQ tests are taken under the assumption you aren't practicing for them, but either way, they're designed to be very difficult to practice for. The types of problems provided are truly novel and force reasoning. Any practice you get would be in question familiarity and I would argue that doesn't really invalidate the test. Ideally everyone would be familiar with the questions.

Having previous exposure to identical questions would be an issue.
 
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Well maybe but practicing IQ tests kind of invalidates them. IQ tests are taken under the assumption you aren't practicing for them, but either way, they're designed to be very difficult to practice for. The types of problems provided are truly novel and force reasoning. Any practice you get would be in question familiarity and I would argue that doesn't really invalidate the test. Ideally everyone would be familiar with the questions.

Having previous exposure to identical questions would be an issue.
yea i know, ofc in real world cases the practice effect definitely plays a role but for purely testing its better to avoid

something that ive actually noticed is that although my result on the screen has markedly decreased ive gotten smarter irl, where concepts i couldnt wrap my head around when i was younger are turbo trivial and easy now

they arent that complex in the grand scheme of things tho im not some god in reality i imagine im just slightly above average
 
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btw do you know how it works because i just completed like 4 15 blocks in a row and i still got a 15 score
 
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yea i know, ofc in real world cases the practice effect definitely plays a role but for purely testing its better to avoid

something that ive actually noticed is that although my result on the screen has markedly decreased ive gotten smarter irl, where concepts i couldnt wrap my head around when i was younger are turbo trivial and easy now

they arent that complex in the grand scheme of things tho im not some god in reality i imagine im just slightly above average
If you're curious you don't have to guess. r/cognitive testing has quite a few assessments you can take to see where you lie. Don't worry about taking too many, or if you do and feel concerned it's inflated your score, dock your average by a few points. You can get a pretty accurate picture of your cognitive strengths and weaknesses.

Happy to hear you are progressing intellectually though. Hopefully that will continue. There's infinite complexity out there so no shortage of new challenges to try and wrap your head around.
 
yeah I think ht test had a more clean grid
it's in some ways more similar to the original task because it repeats with a stable grid, but also it allows more mistakes before penalization which may inflate scores. You can guess 3 times before you fail. The playparty.us version doesn't allow guessing.
 
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If you're curious you don't have to guess. r/cognitive testing has quite a few assessments you can take to see where you lie. Don't worry about taking too many, or if you do and feel concerned it's inflated your score, dock your average by a few points. You can get a pretty accurate picture of your cognitive strengths and weaknesses.

Happy to hear you are progressing intellectually though. Hopefully that will continue. There's infinite complexity out there so no shortage of new challenges to try and wrap your head around.
glad to hear, hope you continue progressing in always you want as well

honestly, too lazy to do it :lul:
its a miracle i can stay focused enough to do the mensa test
 
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btw do you know how it works because i just completed like 4 15 blocks in a row and i still got a 15 score
Not sure, never got above 15. Someone else said they also got stuck at 15 but also @Mess got 18. So not sure what's going on there.
 

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