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World War I Recruitment Test Committee

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Who chaired the special committee to create a screening test for new recruits during World War I?

Robert Yerkes (correct)

The Army Alpha

Terman

American Psychological Association

What was the purpose of administering tests of cognitive ability quickly during World War I?

To evaluate academic performance

To place large groups of recruits in the military (correct)

To identify military leaders

To improve physical fitness

Which psychologist was part of the committee that prepared the draft of the screening test in just four months?

American Psychological Association

Robert Yerkes

Army Alpha

Terman (correct)

What was the original test developed by the committee for new recruits during World War I known as?

Army Alpha (B) Signup and view all the answers

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 (C) Signup and view all the answers

What was the name of the original test developed by the committee for new recruits during World War I?

Army Beta (D) Signup and view all the answers

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 (B) Signup and view all the answers

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 (C) Signup and view all the answers

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 (D) Signup and view all the answers

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 (B) Signup and view all the answers