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Who is credited with publishing a test designed to help place Paris schoolchildren in appropriate classes?
In which country did the roots of contemporary psychological testing and assessment originate?
What was the purpose of the test published by Alfred Binet?
Which psychologist is associated with contemporary psychological testing and assessment?
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According to Gagné, how does he define gifted children?
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How does Gagné differentiate between gifted children and talented children?
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What is the main difference between gifted and talented children according to Gagné?
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What role does intelligence testing play in identifying gifted individuals according to Gagné?
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Study Notes
Psychological Testing and Assessment
- Alfred Binet is credited with publishing a test to help place Paris schoolchildren in appropriate classes.
- The roots of contemporary psychological testing and assessment originated in France.
Alfred Binet and Giftedness
- The purpose of Alfred Binet's test was to identify children who needed additional academic support.
- Alfred Binet is associated with contemporary psychological testing and assessment.
Gagné's Concept of Giftedness
- According to Gagné, gifted children are those who possess exceptional natural ability or aptitude.
- Gagné differentiates between gifted children and talented children by defining talented children as those who have developed their abilities through learning and practice.
- The main difference between gifted and talented children, according to Gagné, is that gifted children have innate abilities, while talented children have developed skills.
- Intelligence testing plays a role in identifying gifted individuals, according to Gagné, but it is not the only factor.
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Description
Explore the roots of contemporary psychological testing and assessment in early twentieth-century France, where Alfred Binet published a test to help place Paris schoolchildren in appropriate classes.
