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Who coined the term 'mental test' in 1890?
Who coined the term 'mental test' in 1890?
- Lewis Terman
- Alfred Binet
- Theodore Simon
- James McKeen Cattell (correct)
When was the first intelligence test to identify mentally retarded Paris schoolchildren developed?
When was the first intelligence test to identify mentally retarded Paris schoolchildren developed?
- 1905 (correct)
- 1916
- 1911
- 1939
Who introduced the Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale (WAIS)?
Who introduced the Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale (WAIS)?
- Lewis Terman
- Theodore Simon
- Alfred Binet
- David Wechsler (correct)
What was the original name of the Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale?
What was the original name of the Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale?
In what year was the 4th revision of the Binet-Simon Scale developed at Stanford University?
In what year was the 4th revision of the Binet-Simon Scale developed at Stanford University?
'Intelligence is the aggregate or global capacity of the individual to act purposefully, to think rationally, and to deal effectively with his environment.' Who stated this definition of intelligence?
'Intelligence is the aggregate or global capacity of the individual to act purposefully, to think rationally, and to deal effectively with his environment.' Who stated this definition of intelligence?
Who was an American psychologist known for his work in intelligence testing and comparative psychology?
Who was an American psychologist known for his work in intelligence testing and comparative psychology?
Which test was developed for assessing verbal ability, numerical ability, ability to follow directions, and knowledge of information during World War I?
Which test was developed for assessing verbal ability, numerical ability, ability to follow directions, and knowledge of information during World War I?
What psychological test was used for men with limited literacy during World War I?
What psychological test was used for men with limited literacy during World War I?
Who was elected President of the American Psychological Association in 1917?
Who was elected President of the American Psychological Association in 1917?
What sparked a nature vs. nurture debate in the context of IQ results?
What sparked a nature vs. nurture debate in the context of IQ results?
What is a potential advantage of self-report personality tests?
What is a potential advantage of self-report personality tests?
Who found that the majority of immigrant populations were 'feeble-minded'?
Who found that the majority of immigrant populations were 'feeble-minded'?
Which psychologist developed a measure of adjustment and emotional stability called Personal Data Sheet?
Which psychologist developed a measure of adjustment and emotional stability called Personal Data Sheet?
Which intelligence test was created by Raymond Cattell in an attempt to measure cognitive abilities devoid of sociocultural influences?
Which intelligence test was created by Raymond Cattell in an attempt to measure cognitive abilities devoid of sociocultural influences?
In the 1930's and 1940's, developers of IQ tests devised which type of tests for minority cultures?
In the 1930's and 1940's, developers of IQ tests devised which type of tests for minority cultures?
What do culture-fair tests aim to assess?
What do culture-fair tests aim to assess?
Which psychologist's research emphasized the importance of taking precautions against bias in intelligence tests?
Which psychologist's research emphasized the importance of taking precautions against bias in intelligence tests?
