Glossary I
Glossary I
Ipsilateral means on the same side; located on the same side of the body (left or right)
Ipsilateral connections refers to the nervous system connections between each hemisphere of the brain and the same side of the body. The primary connections in the nervous system are Contralateral. Please see also Contralateral connections.
Ipsilateral eye refers to the eye on the same side of the head as the structure to which the eye sends inputs.
IQ is the abbreviation for Intelligence Quotient which is an attempt to measure the intelligence of a person.
The IQ score is usually based upon the results of a written test. To calculate the IQ, the person's mental age (as determined by a test) is divided by their chronologic age and the result is multiplied by 100.
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.
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.