Condensed guide for the Stanford revision of the Binet-Simon intelligence tests

"Condensed Guide for the Stanford Revision of the Binet-Simon Intelligence Tests" by Lewis M. Terman is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. The book serves as a practical handbook for the administration of the Stanford Revision of the Binet-Simon intelligence tests, aiming to streamline the application of these assessments while providing guidelines for effective testing practices. In this concise guide, Terman emphasizes the importance of a solid understanding of the original testing procedures and the psychological principles underlying them. It includes detailed instructions for each test, along with tips for effective examination techniques. Furthermore, the guide discusses common mistakes to avoid and provides essential commands that are fundamental to conducting the tests accurately. This resource is particularly beneficial for experienced examiners looking for a supplementary tool to facilitate their work while ensuring that the integrity of the testing process is maintained. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Lewis Madison Terman was an American psychologist, academic, and proponent of eugenics. He was noted as a pioneer in educational psychology in the early 20th century at the Stanford School of Education. Terman is best known for his revision of the Stanford–Binet Intelligence Scales and for initiating the longitudinal study of children with high IQs called the Genetic Studies of Genius. As a prominent eugenicist, he was a member of the Human Betterment Foundation, the American Eugenics Society, and the Eugenics Research Association. He also served as president of the American Psychological Association. A Review of General Psychology survey, published in 2002, ranked Terman as the 72nd most cited psychologist of the 20th century, in a tie with G. Stanley Hall.