Before Binet, the Notion of General Mental Ability Had Been

question 9

Multiple Choice

Before Binet, the notion of general mental ability had been propounded by

• A)Wechsler.
• B)Thurstone.
• C)Galton.
• D)Simon.

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Definitions:

Allen Memorial Hospital

A psychiatric hospital associated with McGill University in Montreal, Canada, known for its historical involvement in controversial brainwashing experiments during the 1950s and 1960s.

Brain Washing Experiments

Practices or studies aimed at changing beliefs or behaviors through coercive and often unethical methods.

Selective Serotonin Re-uptake Inhibitors

A class of drugs typically used as antidepressants in the treatment of major depressive disorder and anxiety disorders, known for altering serotonin levels in the brain.

Mental Hygiene Movement

A social movement originating in the early 20th century aimed at improving mental health care and preventing mental illness through public education, the reform of institutions, and the promotion of good mental health practices.