Why take this assessment?
Understand your intellectual functioning better and identify the traits associated with high intellectual potential.
Self-assessment
High Intelligence Test
This self-assessment test serves as an initial step in the process of identifying giftedness
120 questions
Confidential
Personalized result
Self-assessment tool · not a substitute for diagnosis or professional advice
The assessment at a glance
How does it work?
120 research-based questions exploring your reasoning, abstract thinking, creativity and processing speed.
What you receive
A clear analysis of your cognitive abilities, with reference points to situate your profile and, if needed, consider a fuller assessment.
Understand
Uncover your cognitive potential
High intellectual ability is often linked to a unique way of thinking and processing information, which can be both fascinating and intricate. If you’ve ever questioned how your brain processes information or felt that your reasoning differs from others, this test is a starting point in understanding your intellectual potential.
The 120 questions take around 12 minutes. They cover the key aspects of cognition associated with high intellectual potential.
01
Process
Your speed of information processing.
02
Abstract
Your ability to think abstractly and solve complex problems.
03
Create
Your creative and divergent thinking.
04
Reason
Your critical reasoning and the way you build an argument.
Once you complete the questionnaire, you receive a detailed analysis highlighting your cognitive strengths and helping you understand whether your thinking aligns with intellectual giftedness.
Your questions
Frequently asked questions
Is this test a medical diagnosis?
No, this test serves as an initial step in understanding your cognitive profile. It is not a substitute for an official IQ test administered by a healthcare professional but offers a useful starting point for further evaluation.
How reliable are the results?
While this test doesn’t replace a formal evaluation, it has been validated by a study comparing results with IQ tests, making it a relevant indicator for those exploring their intellectual potential.
The test was compared with validated IQ tests and showed significant correlation, making it a reliable tool for pre-screening before undertaking a more thorough assessment with a professional.
How was the test designed?
The Cognitive Intelligence Test was developed by the Atypikoo team, drawing on the research of Joseph Renzulli, a leading psychologist in the field of giftedness, and Dr. Catherine Cuche, a psychologist specializing in cognitive development.
What happens after I complete the test?
If the results suggest intellectual giftedness, it is recommended to consult a psychologist who can guide you toward an IQ test. You can also join the Atypikoo community, where you’ll find members with similar profiles who share your experiences and questions.
Can I share my results with a healthcare professional?
Yes, you can print or save your results to share with a psychologist during a consultation, where they can be used as a foundation for further evaluation, particularly in developing your personal case history.
Going further
Scientific references
- Renzulli et al. (2009). Myth 1: The Gifted and Talented Constitute One Single Homogeneous Group and Giftedness Is a Way of Being That Stays in the Person Over Time and Experiences.
- Lewis et al. (1992). Psychological intensities in gifted adults.
- Wirthwein et al. (2011). Giftedness and Subjective Well-Being: A Study with Adults.
- Powell et al. (1984). The intellectual and psychosocial nature of extreme giftedness.
- E. Winner (2000). Giftedness.
- Lang et al. (2019). Cognitive Profile of Intellectually Gifted Adults: Analyzing the Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale.
- Pfeiffer (2018). APA Handbook of Giftedness and Talent.
- Rinn et al. (2015). Gifted Adults: A Systematic Review and Analysis of the Literature.
- Pollet et al. (2017). Brilliant: But What For? Meaning and Subjective Well-Being in the Lives of Intellectually Gifted and Academically High-Achieving Adults.
- R. Subotnik (2003). A developmental view of giftedness: From being to doing.
- Buck et al. (2020). APA Book Talk: The Psychology of High Performance: Developing Human Potential Into Domain-Specific Talent.
- Reeve et al. (2000). Toward an understanding of adult intellectual development: investigating within-individual convergence of interest and knowledge profiles.
- Herskovits et al. (1995). Personality and Motivational Factors Influencing the Change of High Intellectual Potential.
- Milgram et al. (1999). Creative Out-of-School Activities in Intellectually Gifted Adolescents as Predictors of Their Life Accomplishment in Young Adults: A Longitudinal Study.
- R. Persson (2007). The Myth of the Antisocial Genius: A Survey Study of the Socio-Emotional Aspects of High-IQ Individuals.