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Binet
Binet (pronounced: /biːˈneɪ/) is a surname of French origin, most notably associated with the French psychologist Alfred Binet, who developed the first practical IQ test, the Binet-Simon scale.
Etymology
The surname Binet is derived from the Old French word 'binet', meaning 'small barrel'. It was originally a nickname for a cooper, a person who made wooden staved vessels, bound together with hoops and possessing flat ends or heads.
Related Terms
- Binet-Simon scale: A test developed by Alfred Binet and his student Theodore Simon in the early 20th century to measure a person's intelligence quotient (IQ). It was the first practical IQ test and is still widely used today in various forms.
- Intelligence quotient (IQ): A total score derived from several standardized tests designed to assess human intelligence. The term was coined by the German psychologist William Stern in 1912.
- Psychometrics: The field of study concerned with the theory and technique of psychological measurement, which includes the measurement of knowledge, abilities, attitudes, and personality traits.
- Developmental psychology: A scientific approach which aims to explain how children and adults change over time. Alfred Binet's work in intelligence testing has greatly influenced this field.
- Stanford-Binet Intelligence Scales: A standardized test that assesses intelligence and cognitive abilities in children and adults, from two years to adulthood. It is a modification by Lewis Terman at Stanford University of the original Binet-Simon scale.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Binet
- Wikipedia's article - Binet
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