Cognitive Profiles on the RIOT IQ Test Results

For many years, test developers have recognized that IQ is not the only important score to interpret. Scores from narrower cognitive abilities matter a great deal, too, because they reveal more information than an overall IQ can. This pattern of scores--called a "cognitive profile"--describes a person's relative strengths and weaknesses. As such, we included cognitive profiles in the RIOT IQ test results. Here is a list of all cognitive profiles you might see within those results.

V≈ F ≈ S (Flat Profile)

Individuals with a flat profile demonstrate equal strength across Verbal Ability, Fluid Reasoning, and Spatial Ability. This balanced cognitive profile is well-suited for multidisciplinary roles that require versatility, such as technical writing or marketing. People with this profile often excel in fields like design, teaching, and marketing, where they can leverage their well-rounded cognitive abilities to handle diverse tasks effectively.

V > F ≈ S (V+ Profile)

The V+ profile indicates that Verbal Ability is higher than Fluid Reasoning and Spatial Ability, which are roughly equal. This profile is typical for individuals in roles that emphasize reading and writing, such as historians, customer service agents, or mental health counselors. It aligns with careers in writing and editing, communications, law, teaching, foreign languages, medicine, biology, business, and psychology, where strong verbal skills are essential.

V < F ≈ S (FS+ Profile)

The FS+ profile is characterized by strengths in both Fluid Reasoning and Spatial Ability, with Verbal Ability being lower. This profile suits individuals in roles that involve problem-solving and working with two- or three-dimensional spaces, such as logistics managers, mechanics, or laboratory technicians. It is commonly found in fields like engineering, physics, chemistry, and trades, where analytical and spatial skills are critical.

F > V ≈ S (F+ Profile)

Individuals with an F+ profile have stronger Fluid Reasoning compared to their Verbal and Spatial Abilities, which are approximately equal. This profile is typical for those in roles that require solving ambiguous or complex problems, such as event planners, managers, or entrepreneurs. It aligns with careers in business, computer science, psychology, and communications, where innovative problem-solving is key.

F < V ≈ S (VS+ Profile)

The VS+ profile reflects strengths in both Verbal and Spatial Abilities, with Fluid Reasoning being lower. This profile is common among individuals who communicate about two- and three-dimensional spaces, such as air traffic controllers, robot operators, or desktop publishers. It is well-suited for careers in design, business, medicine, and teaching, where verbal and spatial skills are frequently combined.

S > V ≈ F (S+ Profile)

The S+ profile indicates that Spatial Ability is stronger than Verbal Ability and Fluid Reasoning, which are roughly equal. This profile is prevalent in roles that heavily rely on thinking about objects in two- and three-dimensional spaces, such as landscape architects, firefighters, or surveyors. It aligns with fields like engineering, physics, chemistry, architecture, visual art, and geography, where spatial reasoning is paramount.

S < V ≈ F (VF+ Profile)

Individuals with a VF+ profile exhibit strengths in both Verbal Ability and Fluid Reasoning, with Spatial Ability being lower. This profile is common in roles that require explaining problem-solving processes to others, such as lawyers, genetic counselors, or actuaries. It is well-suited for careers in humanities, medicine, biology, and law, where verbal communication and analytical skills are essential.

V > F > S (VFS Profile)

The VFS profile is marked by Verbal Ability being noticeably stronger than Fluid Reasoning, which in turn is stronger than Spatial Ability. This profile is typical for individuals in roles like human resources managers, copywriters, or public relations specialists. It aligns with careers in social sciences, foreign languages, medicine, biology, teaching, and writing and editing, where verbal prowess and moderate problem-solving skills are key.

V > S > F (VSF Profile)

The VSF profile indicates that Verbal Ability is noticeably stronger than Spatial Ability, which is stronger than Fluid Reasoning. This profile is common in roles such as sales representatives, archivists, or public speakers. It is well-suited for careers in foreign languages, business, marketing, and teaching, where strong verbal skills and some spatial awareness are advantageous.

F > V > S (FVS Profile)

Individuals with an FVS profile have Fluid Reasoning noticeably stronger than Verbal Ability, which is stronger than Spatial Ability. This profile is typical for roles like consultants, research psychologists, or math teachers. It aligns with careers in law, business, computer science, and psychology, where strong problem-solving and moderate verbal skills are required.

F > S > V (FSV Profile)

The FSV profile is characterized by Fluid Reasoning being noticeably stronger than Spatial Ability, which is stronger than Verbal Ability. This profile is common in roles such as civil engineers, repair technicians, or data analysts. It is well-suited for careers in engineering, physics, chemistry, trades, and computer science, where analytical and spatial skills take precedence.

S > V > F (SVF Profile)

The SVF profile indicates that Spatial Ability is noticeably stronger than Verbal Ability, which is stronger than Fluid Reasoning. This profile is typical for individuals in roles like architects, dentists, or cameramen. It aligns with careers in architecture, trades, and geography, where spatial skills are critical, supported by moderate verbal abilities.

S > F > V (SFV Profile)

Individuals with an SFV profile have Spatial Ability noticeably stronger than Fluid Reasoning, which is stronger than Verbal Ability. This profile is common in roles such as video game designers, urban planners, or sculptors. It is well-suited for careers in engineering, physics, chemistry, architecture, and visual art, where strong spatial reasoning and problem-solving skills are essential.

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Author: Robert Neir
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