When Binet developed the first intelligence test, he believed that:
A) he was measuring an innate, fixed level of mental ability.
B) he was measuring multiple intelligences, including musical intelligence, spatial intelligence, personal intelligence, practical intelligence, and so forth.
C) he was NOT measuring an innate, fixed level of mental ability.
D) a single global intellectual ability could be quantified in an individual IQ score.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Binet believed that intelligence was not fixed or innate, and he developed the test to measure a child's current level of mental abilities and identify areas where they might need extra assistance in learning. He believed that education and intervention could improve intellectual abilities. Therefore, option C is the correct answer.

When Binet Developed the First Intelligence Test, He Believed That