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Who chaired the special committee to create a screening test for new recruits during World War I?
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?
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?
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?
What was the original test developed by the committee for new recruits during World War I known as?
Why did the need to administer cognitive ability tests quickly arise during World War I?
Why did the need to administer cognitive ability tests quickly arise during World War I?
What was the name of the original test developed by the committee for new recruits during World War I?
What was the name of the original test developed by the committee for new recruits during World War I?
Who was NOT part of the special committee chaired by Robert Yerkes to create a screening test for new recruits during World War I?
Who was NOT part of the special committee chaired by Robert Yerkes to create a screening test for new recruits during World War I?
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?
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?
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?
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?
What critical need arose during World War I that required the quick administration of tests of cognitive ability?
What critical need arose during World War I that required the quick administration of tests of cognitive ability?
