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Who is credited with founding the first psychology lab for research?
Who is credited with founding the first psychology lab for research?
- Galton
- Spearman
- Wundt (correct)
- Cattell
Which historical figure developed correlation and promoted regression to the mean, and is sometimes said to have invented psychometrics?
Which historical figure developed correlation and promoted regression to the mean, and is sometimes said to have invented psychometrics?
- Galton (correct)
- Spearman
- Cattell
- Binet
Who was commissioned by the French government to find ways to identify students with special needs, leading to the creation of the Binet-Simon scale?
Who was commissioned by the French government to find ways to identify students with special needs, leading to the creation of the Binet-Simon scale?
- Terman
- Wundt
- Binet (correct)
- Goddard
What does the formula IQ=mental age/chronological age *100 represent?
What does the formula IQ=mental age/chronological age *100 represent?
Who developed the Rorschach inkblot test, which was previously considered pseudoscience until reviews in the 2010s provided support for its validity?
Who developed the Rorschach inkblot test, which was previously considered pseudoscience until reviews in the 2010s provided support for its validity?
Which figure developed the Thematic Apperception Test, involving the interpretation of ambiguous scenes?
Which figure developed the Thematic Apperception Test, involving the interpretation of ambiguous scenes?
Who is known for developing the Woodworth Psychoneurotic Inventory, one of the first English language self-report measures of personality?
Who is known for developing the Woodworth Psychoneurotic Inventory, one of the first English language self-report measures of personality?
Who advocated for the identification and support of gifted children through specialized programs?
Who advocated for the identification and support of gifted children through specialized programs?
'Nurture v nature' was a key focus of which historical figure's work on behavior being a function of environmental stimuli and organism makeup?
'Nurture v nature' was a key focus of which historical figure's work on behavior being a function of environmental stimuli and organism makeup?
'Army alpha' and 'Army beta' tests were developed by which historical figure to assess intelligence for entry into military service during World War I?
'Army alpha' and 'Army beta' tests were developed by which historical figure to assess intelligence for entry into military service during World War I?
