10 Questions
Who chaired the special committee to create a screening test for new recruits during World War I?
Robert Yerkes
What was the purpose of administering tests of cognitive ability quickly during World War I?
To place large groups of recruits in the military
Which psychologist was part of the committee that prepared the draft of the screening test in just four months?
Terman
What was the original test developed by the committee for new recruits during World War I known as?
Army Alpha
Why did the need to administer cognitive ability tests quickly arise during World War I?
To efficiently place large groups of recruits in the military
What was the name of the original test developed by the committee for new recruits during World War I?
Army Beta
Who was NOT part of the special committee chaired by Robert Yerkes to create a screening test for new recruits during World War I?
Jung
How long did it take for the committee, led by Robert Yerkes, to prepare a draft of the screening test for new recruits during World War I?
4 months
What association was Robert Yerkes the president of when he chaired the special committee to create a screening test for new recruits during World War I?
American Psychological Association
What critical need arose during World War I that required the quick administration of tests of cognitive ability?
Critical need to place large groups of recruits in the military
Learn about the creation of a screening test for military recruits during World War I, led by Robert Yerkes and a committee of psychologists. Discover the timeline and key figures involved in this significant historical event.
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