Alfred Binet and the Binet-Simon Test

With his collaborator Theodore Simon, they created the Binet-Simon Intelligence Scale. The test is still used today and remains one of the most widely used intelligence tests. At a Glance The Binet-Simon test was the world’s first intelligence test. Wikimedia Commons/Public Domain The test was named for its developers, Alfred Binet and Theodore Simon. Now known as the Stanford-Binet, the test remains a popular and important psychometric instrument. The scale they developed became known as the Binet-Simon Intelligence Scale....

April 26, 2025 · 2 min · 302 words · Elizabeth Crawford

Alfred Binet and the History of IQ Testing

Sensorimotor tasksare tasks or exercises that involve the brain receiving a message and then producing a response. At the time, the French government had laws requiring all children to attend school. So, it was important to find a way to identify the kids who would need extra help. Bettmann / Contributor / Getty Images They then worked to determine which questions best predicted academic success. Binet quickly realized that some children were able to answer more advanced questions....

April 26, 2025 · 2 min · 218 words · Samantha Gomez

All About the PHQ-9: Patient Healthcare Questionnaire for Depression

These questions were designed to help healthcare professionals identify signs orsymptoms of depression. Though, you’re able to alsotake it on your own. It may also be part of a more comprehensive assessment. laflor / Getty Images The PHQ-9 may be a part of a complete psychiatric screening process that evaluates all areas of mental health. Patients' answers can help identify potential issues in these areas. PHQ-9 Questionnaire Components The PHQ-9 test evaluates several factors....

April 26, 2025 · 2 min · 376 words · Vanessa Sims

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April 26, 2025 · 1 min · 21 words · Jennifer Mendoza

All Lasting Friendships Have This One Thing in Common

There are lots of things you could point tocommon interests, similar personalities, shared experiences. But theres one thing that no long-term friendship can ever be without:boundaries. Read on to learn more about how boundaries keep a friendship healthy and lasting. Klaus Vedfelt / Getty Images What Are Boundaries? For example, just do not call me after 9 p.m. is not technically a boundary but a request. If you call after 9 p....

April 26, 2025 · 2 min · 284 words · Morgan Holland

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April 26, 2025 · 1 min · 9 words · John Rose

All Those Zoom Meetings Could Be Hindering Your Creativity

They add that theres no evidence that videoconferencing groups are less effective when it comes to idea selection. They boil down this reduction in creativity to a difference in physical environment. They point to previous research that linked restrained visual and cognitive focus. rfranca / Getty Images Therefore, people will schedule back to back zoom meetings." He connects that change as akin to a shift in the potential for creativity....

April 26, 2025 · 1 min · 176 words · Margaret Gibbs

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April 26, 2025 · 1 min · 9 words · Rachel Branch

All-or-None Law for Nerves and Muscles

If a stimulus is above a certain threshold, a nerve or muscle fiber will fire. How Does the All-or-None Law Work? Changes in cell polarization result in the signal being propagated down the length of the axon. KTSDESIGN / Science Photo Library / Getty Images The action potential is always a full response. There is no such thing as a “strong” or “weak” action potential. Instead, it is an all-or-nothing process....

April 26, 2025 · 2 min · 325 words · Joseph Miller

Allergies Can Impact Your Mental Health

It goes without saying that staying vigilant and managing these symptoms can often be stress-inducing and isolating. The Hidden Impact of Allergies There’s no shortage of possibilities when it comes to allergies. The psychological toll of this is great, saysTaish Malone, PhD, a licensed professional counselor withMindpath Health. raquel arocena torres / Getty Allergies to food items are among the most commonly experiencedand potentially the most physically dangerous. While allergies may not have a causal relationship with mental health, there is definitely correlation....

April 26, 2025 · 1 min · 199 words · Jose Logan

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