The First Intelligence Tests,developed in the Late 19th Century,tested a Person's

Question

The first intelligence tests,developed in the late 19th century,tested a person's
A) mathematics and verbal skills.
B) sensory perception and reaction time.
C) problem-solving and logic skills.
D) hand-eye coordination.
E) relatives to determine how smart they were.

Accepted Answer

The first intelligence tests, such as those developed by Francis Galton and Alfred Binet, were focused on measuring sensory perception and reaction time, as well as other physical and motor skills. They did not initially assess problem-solving or verbal abilities.

Note: Choice E is clearly incorrect as it is not possible to test intelligence by examining the intelligence of someone else. Choice A is partially correct, as some early tests did include math and verbal tests, but they were not the primary focus. Choice C is also partially correct as problem-solving and logic skills were eventually included in some intelligence tests, but this was not the original focus. Choice D is also incorrect as it was not an area initially tested in early intelligence assessments.