Alfred Binet Made Which of the Following Assumptions When Developing

question 450

Multiple Choice

Alfred Binet made which of the following assumptions when developing his intelligence measure?

• A)The characteristics of successful people are largely determined by heredity.
• B)The characteristics of successful people are largely determined by the environment.
• C)Mental abilities develop with age and the variable rate of this development is determined by the environment.
• D)Mental abilities develop with age and the rate of this development is constant.

---

Definitions:

Mannitol (Osmitrol)

A type of sugar alcohol used as a medication to reduce pressure in the brain and eyes and as a diuretic.

Intracranial Pressure

The pressure within the skull that affects the brain function, which can lead to serious health issues if it becomes too high or too low.

Cerebral Edema

Swelling of the brain caused by the accumulation of fluid in the brain tissue, which can lead to increased intracranial pressure and potentially fatal complications.

CT Scan

A diagnostic medical imaging technique that uses computer-processed combinations of multiple X-ray measurements taken from different angles to produce cross-sectional images of specific areas of a scanned object, allowing the user to see inside the object without cutting.