IQ Testing: A Historical Overview

<p>The concept of intelligence testing dates back to the early 20th century with Alfred Binet and Th&eacute;odore Simon, commissioned by the French government to identify children needing special education. Binet emphasized that intellectual ability was not fixed but could evolve over time. The Binet-Simon scale, revolutionary in its approach, became the progenitor of today&rsquo;s IQ test.</p> <p>This early approach to intelligence testing was groundbreaking, setting the foundation for future developments in the field. Binet&rsquo;s work challenged the prevailing notions of intelligence at the time, introducing the idea that cognitive abilities could be developed and nurtured rather than being innate and unchangeable traits.</p> <p><a href="https://medium.com/@christophr/iq-testing-a-historical-overview-8ff1417fe097"><strong>Learn More</strong></a></p>