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- 1. Introduction to Psychology1h 43m
- 2. Psychology Research2h 20m
- 3. Biological Psychology2h 41m
- 4. Sensation and Perception28m
- 5. Consciousness and Sleep32m
- 6. Learning1h 26m
- 7. Memory34m
- 8. Cognition37m
- 9. Emotion and Motivation35m
- 10. Developmental Psychology1h 20m
- 11. Personality1h 17m
- 12. Social Psychology1h 18m
- 13. Stress and Health41m
- 14. Psychological Disorders1h 27m
- 15. Treatment1h 24m
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Binet decided that a key element in testing intelligence was a child's
A
standard deviation.
B
mental age.
C
emotional intelligence.
D
practical intelligence.

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Understand the context: The problem is about identifying a key element in testing intelligence according to Binet.
Recognize Binet's contribution: Alfred Binet is known for developing the first practical intelligence test, which introduced the concept of 'mental age'.
Clarify the term 'mental age': Mental age refers to the level of intellectual development as compared to chronological age, which Binet used to assess intelligence.
Differentiate between the options: Standard deviation is a statistical measure, emotional intelligence refers to understanding emotions, and practical intelligence involves everyday problem-solving skills.
Conclude with Binet's focus: Binet emphasized 'mental age' as a crucial element in his intelligence testing, distinguishing it from other forms of intelligence.
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