The Practical Problem Alfred Binet Wanted to Solve When He

question 84

Multiple Choice

The practical problem Alfred Binet wanted to solve when he developed his intelligence test was:

• A) to devise a culturally fair measure of intelligence.
• B) to devise a "pure" measure of intelligence.
• C) to identify gifted children for accelerated programs.
• D) to identify children with learning difficulties.

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Definitions:

Complex and Distorted

Describes situations or information that are complicated and not presented in a clear, accurate manner.

Ethnocentric Intergroup Attribution

The tendency to attribute positive behaviors and outcomes to one's own group and negative behaviors and outcomes to other groups based on ethnic or cultural biases.

Actor-Observer Effect

This effect describes how an individual tends to attribute their own actions primarily to external factors, yet credits the actions of others to their inherent traits.

Tit-for-Tat Rule

A strategy in game theory and social interactions where an individual responds to an action with a similar action, reciprocating cooperation and retaliation.