Which of the Following Statements About Francis Galton Is Incorrect

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about Francis Galton is incorrect?

• A)He was an early member of the psychometric approach to intelligence.
• B)He attempted to measure intelligence through tests such as the memory span.
• C)Like Charles Darwin, he was deeply committed to the idea of survival of the fittest.
• D)His tests were later shown to be poor predictors of actual intellectual performance.

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