11 Questions
Which psychologist's theory of language acquisition emphasizes universal grammar and maintains that humans have a built-in readiness to learn language?
Noam Chomsky
Who demonstrated that learning is more effective when spaced out over time, and that forgetting happens most rapidly right after learning occurs?
Hermann Ebbinghaus
Which psychologist is known for their work on the concept of emotional intelligence?
Daniel Goleman
Who founded the field of psychometrics and developed the idea of nature versus nurture?
Francis Galton
Which psychologist conducted research on chimpanzees, demonstrating the use of insight to solve problems?
Wolfgang Köhler
Who developed the theory of multiple intelligences to expand upon traditional conceptions of intelligence?
Howard Gardner
What is the primary limitation of human short-term memory according to Miller?
Storing between five and nine pieces of information at a time
Which psychologist's theory of intelligence emphasizes the role of culture in cognitive development?
Lev Vygotsky
Who developed the concept of IQ and created early IQ tests?
Lewis Terman
Which psychologist's theory of intelligence proposes that there are seven separate mental abilities?
L.L. Thurstone
Who developed modern IQ tests with subscores for different mental abilities?
David Wechsler
This quiz is about three influential psychologists: Alfred Binet, Noam Chomsky, and Hermann Ebbinghaus. Learn about their contributions to intelligence testing, linguistics, and memory experiments.
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