What Was Binet's Original Goal in Developing an Intelligence Test

question 186

Multiple Choice

What was Binet's original goal in developing an intelligence test?

• A) to identify children who were mentally retarded and needed special help and education
• B) to identify children who were gifted
• C) to identify children who were predisposed to become scientists and engineers
• D) to start tracking students with average intelligence over their lifetime

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