Unit 1: History of Psychological Testing
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Who borrowed techniques from Itard to develop educational programs for those with retardation?

  • Francis Galton (correct)
  • Ferrari & co.
  • James McKeen Cattell
  • Alfred Binet
  • Who was instrumental in having educational institutions keep systematic anthropometric records on their students?

  • Kraepelin
  • James McKeen Cattell (correct)
  • Itard
  • Alfred Binet & Victor Henri
  • Who focused more on sensory discrimination and was partly influenced by Locke's theories?

  • Alfred Binet & Victor Henri
  • Ebbinghaus
  • Kraepelin
  • James McKeen Cattell (correct)
  • Who coined the term 'mental test' in 1890?

    <p>James McKeen Cattell</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who sought to improve the diagnosis of mental retardation using a battery of assessments in 20 areas?

    <p>Dr.Blin &amp; M.Damaye</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Tests ranged from physiological measures and motor tests to apprehension span and picture interpretation' primarily reflects the work of which group?

    <p>Ferrari &amp; co.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who formalized the difference between mental retardation and mental illness?

    <p>J.E.D. Esquirol</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did individuals with emotional disabilities and mental retardation risk during the Middle Ages?

    <p>Burning as witches</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which book advocated beatings as a treatment for mental and emotional disabilities?

    <p>Flagellum Salutis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What term was used to refer to mental illness in the beginning of the 19th Century?

    <p>Dementia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to O.E. Seguin, what were the three levels of mental retardation based on?

    <p>Ability to speak</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the rationale for Binet's tests according to the text?

    <p>Language skills emphasis</p> Signup and view all the answers

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