Henry Goddard Used Intelligence Tests to Determine Which Immigrant Children

question 47

True/False

Henry Goddard used intelligence tests to determine which immigrant children to the United States were in need of remedial education.

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Definitions:

William James

A pioneering American psychologist and philosopher who made significant contributions to the fields of psychology, educational psychology, philosophy, and pragmatism.

Metaphor

A figure of speech in which a word or phrase is applied to an object or action that is not literally applicable, typically for rhetorical or illustrative purposes.

Consciousness

The ability to be cognizant of and reflect upon one's self, perceptions, mental activities, setting, and personal experiences.

Electroencephalograph

A medical instrument used to measure the electrical activity of the brain, often used in the diagnosis of conditions and the study of sleep and consciousness.