Question 1

What current level did the first proposed classification system for intellectual disability fail to recognize?
A) mild
B) moderate
C) severe
D) profound

Accepted Answer

The first proposed classification system for intellectual disability failed to recognize the "mild" level, focusing instead on more severe forms of intellectual disability.

Question 2

Binet's tests were heavily loaded toward
A) verbal skills
B) math skills
C) reaction time
D) writing competency

Accepted Answer

Binet's tests were designed to measure a wide range of mental abilities, but they were particularly focused on verbal skills, including vocabulary, comprehension, and memory, which are essential for academic success.

Question 3

The character of the 1905 Binet and Simon scale owed much to a prior scale developed by
A) Cattell
B) Galton
C) Sequin
D) Damaye

Accepted Answer

The answer of The character of the 1905 Binet and...

Question 4

The first modern intelligence test was invented in _____by _____.
A) 1805, Cattell
B) 1905, Cattell
C) 1805, Binet
D) 1905, Binet

Accepted Answer

The first modern intelligence test was invented in 1905 by Alfred Binet, along with his colleague Théodore Simon, as a method to identify children who needed special educational assistance in French schools.

Question 5

For a brief time, Binet's professional path paralleled that of
A) Cattell
B) Galton
C) Freud
D) Jung

Accepted Answer

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Question 6

The concept of "intelligence quotient" was suggested by_____ in_____ .
A) Galton, 1884
B) Binet, 1905
C) Stern, 1912
D) Terman, 1916

Accepted Answer

The concept of "intelligence quotient" was suggested by Alfred Binet in 1905, as part of his work on developing intelligence tests to identify students in need of educational assistance.

Question 7

Who was the first individual to both suggest multiplying the intelligence quotient by 100 to remove fractions and to use the abbreviation IQ?
A) Binet
B) Stanford
C) Stern
D) Terman

Accepted Answer

The answer of Who was the first individual to both...

Question 8

The 1905 Binet and Simon scale was calibrated to a population average of
A) 50
B) 100
C) 150
D) none of the above

Accepted Answer

The 1905 Binet and Simon scale did not use a numerical score to represent average intelligence; instead, it categorized children based on whether their performance was consistent with their chronological age. The concept of an average intelligence score calibrated to a specific number, like 100, was introduced later with the development of the IQ concept by William Stern and the revision of the Binet-Simon scale by Lewis Terman in the Stanford-Binet Intelligence Scales.

Question 9

The idea that intelligence could be better measured by means of the higher psychological processes rather than the elementary sensory processes such as reaction time was suggested in_____ in a paper by_____ .
A) 1896, Binet and Henri
B) 1905, Binet and Henri
C) 1896, Binet and Simon
D) 1905, Binet and Simon

Accepted Answer

In 1896, Alfred Binet and Victor Henri published a paper suggesting that intelligence is better measured through higher psychological processes rather than elementary sensory processes, marking a significant shift in the approach to assessing intelligence.

Question 10

The 1908 revision of the Binet and Simon scale included the following innovations):
A) introduction of the IQ concept
B) classification of levels of intelligence
C) introduction of the concept of mental level
D) all of the above

Accepted Answer

The 1908 revision of the Binet and Simon scale introduced the concept of mental level, which refers to the typical intelligence level found for people at a certain chronological age. This concept was foundational in the development of intelligence testing. The IQ concept and classification of levels of intelligence were not introduced in the 1908 revision.

Question 11

What was the catalyst for the development of Binet and Simon's test?
A) the call to expose criminal treatment of intellectually impaired orphans
B) the call for an instrument to identify cognitively impaired school children needing special instruction
C) the call for an instrument to help the court system determine intellectual impairment
D) the call for an instrument to identify gifted school children needing special instruction

Accepted Answer

Binet and Simon developed their test in response to a request from the French government for a method to identify school children who required special educational assistance due to cognitive impairments. This was aimed at improving educational outcomes by providing targeted support to those in need.

Question 12

Idiocy, and Its Treatment by the Physiological Method was first published in_______ by_____ .
A) 1786, Seguin
B) 1886, Seguin
C) 1786, Binet
D) 1886, Binet

Accepted Answer

"Idiocy, and Its Treatment by the Physiological Method" was first published in 1886 by Edouard Seguin, a physician and educator known for his work with children with intellectual disabilities.

Question 13

In discussing how to administer his test, Alfred Binet emphasized the importance of
A) careful attention to scoring
B) standardized procedures
C) a quiet testing environment
D) patience and flexibility in procedures

Accepted Answer

Alfred Binet emphasized the importance of patience and flexibility in procedures when administering his test. He believed that the test administrator should adapt to the individual being tested to accurately assess their intelligence, rather than strictly adhering to rigid procedures.

Question 14

Binet began his career in psychology by studying the
A) two-point threshold
B) intelligence of infants
C) hypnotic treatment of hysteria
D) method of free association

Accepted Answer

The answer of Binet began his career in psychology by...

Question 15

The psychologist who devoted his life to developing educational programs for the intellectually disabiled was
A) Seguin
B) Binet
C) Freud
D) Esquirol

Accepted Answer

Edouard Seguin was a psychologist who dedicated his career to the education and care of individuals with intellectual disabilities. He developed teaching methods and programs specifically designed to improve their learning and integration into society.

Question 16

Binet and Simon's purpose for their test was
A) measurement, not classification
B) classification, not measurement
C) response time, not memory
D) none of the above

Accepted Answer

The answer of Binet and Simon's purpose for their test...

Question 17

In the testing of children, Binet advocated
A) strict experimental consistency
B) restarting procedures 10, 20 times, if necessary
C) developing rapport before using specific procedures
D) skepticism about positive results

Accepted Answer

The answer of In the testing of children, Binet advocated
A)...

Question 18

In response to public criticism, Binet recanted his early findings about
A) intelligence in newborns
B) magnetic induction of mood changes
C) intelligence in intellectually disabled persons
D) calibration of the two-point threshold

Accepted Answer

The answer of In response to public criticism, Binet recanted...

Question 19

In testing children, Binet warned psychologists to be on the lookout for
A) oppositional behavior
B) suggestibility
C) failure of attention
D) both suggestibility and failure of attention

Accepted Answer

Binet, in his work on intelligence testing, emphasized the importance of considering both suggestibility and failure of attention as factors that could influence test results. He believed these could affect the accuracy of the assessment.

Question 20

Which two subjects did Binet often use to try out new tests of intelligence?
A) his two sons
B) his two daughters
C) his two pets
D) his two brothers

Accepted Answer

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Quiz 2: The History of Psychological Testing

What current level did the first proposed classification system for intellectual disability fail to recognize?

Binet's tests were heavily loaded toward

The character of the 1905 Binet and Simon scale owed much to a prior scale developed by

The first modern intelligence test was invented in _by _.

For a brief time, Binet's professional path paralleled that of

The concept of "intelligence quotient" was suggested by_ in_ .

Who was the first individual to both suggest multiplying the intelligence quotient by 100 to remove fractions and to use the abbreviation IQ?

The 1905 Binet and Simon scale was calibrated to a population average of

The idea that intelligence could be better measured by means of the higher psychological processes rather than the elementary sensory processes such as reaction time was suggested in_ in a paper by_ .

The 1908 revision of the Binet and Simon scale included the following innovations) :

What was the catalyst for the development of Binet and Simon's test?

Idiocy, and Its Treatment by the Physiological Method was first published in___ by_ .

In discussing how to administer his test, Alfred Binet emphasized the importance of

Binet began his career in psychology by studying the

The psychologist who devoted his life to developing educational programs for the intellectually disabiled was

Binet and Simon's purpose for their test was

In the testing of children, Binet advocated

In response to public criticism, Binet recanted his early findings about

In testing children, Binet warned psychologists to be on the lookout for

Which two subjects did Binet often use to try out new tests of intelligence?