Cognitive skills
Reaction speed vs IQ
Reaction speed can matter in timed tasks, but reasoning also depends on rule finding, memory, and accuracy.
Quick answer
The simple difference
Reaction speed is how quickly you respond to a signal. IQ-style reasoning asks whether the response follows the right rule.
How to interpret speed
1
Track speed and accuracy together.
2
Compare similar tasks.
3
Watch for fatigue effects.
4
Avoid rewarding fast guesses.
What else matters
Pattern recognition
Working memory
Attention
Rule checking
IQFlow
See speed in context
IQFlow shows speed alongside other cognitive skills so quickness does not overpower the whole profile.