10 Questions
According to Louis L. Thurstone's theory of intelligence, how many primary mental abilities did he focus on?
Seven
What is the purpose of IQ tests?
To measure general intelligence in relation to other people of the same age
What did Louis L. Thurstone's theory of intelligence focus on?
Multiple primary mental abilities
What did Thurstone describe as one of the primary mental abilities in his theory?
Numerical ability
What did the text mention as a limitation of IQ tests?
They may not accurately assess a person's talents or future potential
What does the term 'intelligence' derive from?
Latin intellectus
When did the use of the term 'intelligence' in the English language date from?
Late nineteenth century
Who observed that intellectual abilities were heritable?
Sir Francis Galton
What did Chinese administrators do to ensure the qualification of civil servants for their job?
Tested them periodically
Who proposed that tests involving sensory discriminations would provide valid measures of intelligence?
Sir Francis Galton
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