Which of the Following Statements About Francis Galton Is Correct

question 135

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about Francis Galton is correct?

• A)He was an early member of the cognitive approach to intelligence.
• B)He attempted to measure intelligence through tests such as the memory span.
• C)Unlike Charles Darwin, he was strongly opposed 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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