The Autism Spectrum Quotient (AQ) is a clinical psychology test that measures autistic traits. It consists of 50 statements that assess behaviors affected by autism, and scoring is based on agreement or disagreement with these statements. While not a diagnostic tool, it can be used as a screening device, and those with autism tend to […]
IQ tests measure mathematical, spatial reasoning, logical ability, and language comprehension. They do not measure life experience, wisdom, or personal qualities. Factors such as malnutrition, fetal alcohol syndrome, and lack of education can lower scores. Brain size, specifically the frontal lobe, is indicative of higher scores. Men and women have roughly equal scores, but men […]
The respiratory quotient (RQ) measures the ratio of oxygen taken in to carbon dioxide eliminated by an organism. It reveals what the body is using for energy and can be used to gather data about someone’s metabolism during a diagnostic evaluation. The respiratory quotient (RQ) or respiratory coefficient is a measure of the ratio between […]
