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?

    <p>Army Alpha</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did the need to administer cognitive ability tests quickly arise during World War I?

    <p>To efficiently place large groups of recruits in the military</p> 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?

    <p>Army Beta</p> 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?

    <p>Jung</p> 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?

    <p>4 months</p> 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?

    <p>American Psychological Association</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What critical need arose during World War I that required the quick administration of tests of cognitive ability?

    <p>Critical need to place large groups of recruits in the military</p> Signup and view all the answers

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