The Practical Problem Alfred Binet Was Trying to Solve When

question 88

Multiple Choice

The practical problem Alfred Binet was trying to solve when he developed his intelligence test was __________.

• A) devising a culturally fair measure of intelligence
• B) devising an uncontaminated measure of intelligence
• C) identifying gifted children for accelerated programs
• D) identifying slow learners for remedial programs

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Definitions:

General Adaptation Syndrome

A three-phase response (alarm, resistance, exhaustion) that describes the body’s physiological reaction to stress over time.

Stressful Demands

Situations or events that require significant mental or physical effort to deal with, often leading to stress.

General Adaptation Syndrome

A model describing the body's stress response in three stages: alarm, resistance, and exhaustion, proposed by Hans Selye.

Panic Attacks

Sudden periods of intense fear or discomfort, where four (or more) symptoms develop abruptly and peak rapidly.