Glossary I

IQ test, short for intelligence quotient test, is a standardized assessment designed to measure an individual's cognitive abilities and intellectual potential. These tests are widely used in psychology to evaluate a person's problem-solving skills, reasoning abilities, and general intelligence. IQ tests are an essential tool in the field of psychology for understanding human intelligence and cognitive functioning.

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Iris the circular muscle that controls the amount of light entering the eye.

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Iron law of oligarchy refers to Robert Michels’s principle of political and social control which predicts that in any group where power is concentrated in the hands of a few individuals (an oligarchy), these individuals will tend to act in ways that protect and enhance their power.

Irony refers to statements in which the intended meaning is opposite of the stated meaning

Irrational belief is defined as unreasonable views or convictions that produce emotional and behavioral problems.

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Irrational Fear refers to apprehension before a threat which is non existent in reality.

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Deutsch: Irrationale Liebe / Español: Amor Irracional / Português: Amor Irracional / Français: Amour Irrationnel / Italiano: Amore Irrazionale /

Irrational love refers to a kind of love that exists in abusive relationships, one-sided relationships, or when a person has a strong physical, mental, or emotional attachment to an inanimate object.

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Irrationalism refers to any explanation of human behavior stressing determinants that are not under rational control, for example, explanations that emphasize the importance of emotions or unconscious mechanisms.

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