The Primary Function of Cattell's Institute for Personality and Ability

question 95

Multiple Choice

The primary function of Cattell's Institute for Personality and Ability Testing (IPAT) was to

• A) recommend students for remedial and accelerated programs.
• B) distribute psychological tests.
• C) lobby Congress for more funding for psychological testing.
• D) provide an alternative program for graduate study.

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