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History of IQ Testing: From Binet to Modern Scales

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Peter Kolomiets
|March 16, 2026|Updated Apr 13, 2026|8 min read
History of IQ Testing: From Binet to Modern Scales

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References

  1. Binet, A. & Simon, T.. Binet, A. & Simon, T. (1905). The Development of Intelligence in Children
  2. Terman, L. M.. Terman, L. M. (1916). The Measurement of Intelligence
  3. Wechsler, D.. Wechsler, D. (1955). Manual for the Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale

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