Today, IQ tests employ many similar design elements and types of questions as the early tests,though we have better techniques for identifying potential bias in the test.They are no longer used to diagnose psychiatric conditions.But a similarly problematic practice using subtest scores is still sometimes used to diagnose learning disabilities,against the advice of many experts.Psychologists around the world still use IQ tests to identify intellectual disability,and the results can be used to determine appropriate educational support,job training, and assisted living.IQ test results have been used to justify horrific policies and scientifically baseless ideologies.
