18 Questions
Who coined the term 'mental test' in 1890?
James McKeen Cattell
When was the first intelligence test to identify mentally retarded Paris schoolchildren developed?
1905
Who introduced the Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale (WAIS)?
David Wechsler
What was the original name of the Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale?
Wechsler-Bellevue Intelligence Scale
In what year was the 4th revision of the Binet-Simon Scale developed at Stanford University?
1916
'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?
David Wechsler
Who was an American psychologist known for his work in intelligence testing and comparative psychology?
Robert Yerkes
Which test was developed for assessing verbal ability, numerical ability, ability to follow directions, and knowledge of information during World War I?
Army Alpha Test
What psychological test was used for men with limited literacy during World War I?
Army Beta Test
Who was elected President of the American Psychological Association in 1917?
Robert Yerkes
What sparked a nature vs. nurture debate in the context of IQ results?
Using translated Stanford-Binet intelligence tests
What is a potential advantage of self-report personality tests?
Respondents are best-qualified to provide answers about themselves
Who found that the majority of immigrant populations were 'feeble-minded'?
Henry Goddard
Which psychologist developed a measure of adjustment and emotional stability called Personal Data Sheet?
Robert Woodworth
Which intelligence test was created by Raymond Cattell in an attempt to measure cognitive abilities devoid of sociocultural influences?
Culture Fair Intelligence Test
In the 1930's and 1940's, developers of IQ tests devised which type of tests for minority cultures?
Culture-free tests
What do culture-fair tests aim to assess?
Intelligence without relying on specific cultural knowledge
Which psychologist's research emphasized the importance of taking precautions against bias in intelligence tests?
Robert Yerkes
Explore the key milestones in the history of mental testing, including the contributions of James McKeen Cattell, Alfred Binet, and Theodore Simon. Learn about the development of intelligence tests and their impact on psychology and education.
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