David Wechsler: The Psychologist Who Redefined Intelligence Testing

When you hear the word IQ test, chances are that somewhere in the background of that conversation is David Wechsler, a name that might not sound as mainstream as Freud or Pavlov but is just as important in psychology. This Romanian-American psychologist didn’t just create tests—he completely redefined how we measure intelligence, making his…

Alfred Binet: The One Who Shaped Intelligence Testing

Alfred Binet might not be a household name like Freud or Pavlov, but his impact on psychology—especially intelligence testing—is huge. If you’ve ever taken an IQ test, you have him to thank (or blame). His work laid the foundation for measuring intelligence, influencing education, psychology, and even modern aptitude assessments. But Binet was more…