Early investigations of the hereditary basis of genius were associated primarily with the name of __________, whereas the research conducted by __________ was motivated by interest in identifying mentally retarded children.
A) Binet, Cattell
B) Darwin, Binet
C) Galton, Binet
D) Galton, Cattell

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Francis Galton is known for his early work on the hereditary basis of genius, while Alfred Binet's research was primarily motivated by the need to identify children with learning disabilities or mental retardation for the purpose of providing them with appropriate educational support.

Early Investigations of the Hereditary Basis of Genius Were Associated