Alfred Binet and Theophile Simon Developed the First Intelligence Test

question 78

Multiple Choice

Alfred Binet and Theophile Simon developed the first intelligence test in 1905 in response to a request by the French government to identify

• A)men fit for the military.
• B)extraordinarily gifted individuals.
• C)civil service personnel needing further training.
• D)children in need of special educational services.

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Definitions:

Crystallized Intelligence

The ability to use learned knowledge and experience, which typically increases with age.

Fluid Intelligence

The capacity to reason quickly and to think abstractly, often considered independent of learning, experience, and education.

Short-Term Memory

The part of the memory system that is responsible for holding a small amount of information in an active, readily available state for a short period of time.

General Slowing

A decrease in the speed of cognitive processes and physical movements, often associated with aging or certain neurological conditions.