Alfred Binet
Alfred Binet
Alfred Binet (/'ælfrɛd 'bi:nɛt/; French: [binɛ]; July 8, 1857 – October 18, 1911) was a French psychologist who invented the first practical IQ test, the Binet-Simon test.
Etymology
The name "Alfred" is of English origin, derived from the Old English name "Ælfræd", composed of the elements ælf, meaning "elf", and ræd, "counsel". The surname "Binet" is of French origin, but its exact etymology is unknown.
Related Terms
- Intelligence Quotient (IQ): A total score derived from several standardized tests designed to assess human intelligence.
- Binet-Simon test: A test that Alfred Binet and his colleague Théodore Simon developed to measure the intellectual development of children.
- Psychology: The scientific study of the human mind and its functions, especially those affecting behavior in a given context.
- French: A Romance language of the Indo-European family. It descended from the Vulgar Latin of the Roman Empire, as did all Romance languages.
Biography
Alfred Binet was born on July 8, 1857, in Nice, France. He is best known for developing the Binet-Simon test with his colleague Théodore Simon at the Sorbonne University in Paris. This test was originally designed to identify students who needed extra help in school, but it became the basis for the modern IQ test.
Binet's work in intelligence testing was groundbreaking and has had a lasting impact on the field of psychology. His work led to the development of several other intelligence tests and contributed to the understanding of human intelligence.
Binet died on October 18, 1911, in Paris, France. His contributions to psychology and intelligence testing continue to be recognized and used in the field today.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Alfred Binet
- Wikipedia's article - Alfred Binet
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