Alfred Binet and Theodore Simon Designed Tests of Mental Ability

question 74

Multiple Choice

Alfred Binet and Theodore Simon designed tests of mental ability mainly in order to

• A) identify gifted children targeted by for advanced learning.
• B) classify inmates for remediation programs.
• C) identify children in need of special education programs.
• D) classify soldiers for different jobs in the military.

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Definitions:

Neuroses

A term historically used in psychology to describe a range of psychological disorders characterized by anxiety, depression, or other feelings of distress and dysfunction that do not involve psychosis.

Anal Stage

The anal stage is a concept in Freudian psychosexual development theory referring to the period of a child's life from about 18 months to three years when they are focused on bowel and bladder control.

Psychosexual Development

A Freudian concept that outlines how personality development occurs through the satisfaction of basic needs at different stages from childhood to adulthood.

Intellectualization

A defense mechanism where emotional issues are addressed through excessive abstract thinking, avoiding dealing with emotional aspects.