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…

What Are Standardized Tests? (2025)

Alright, let’s get into it 👇🏾 1. So… What Even Is a Standardized Test? Let’s break this all the way down. When people hear “standardized test,” they usually picture a multiple-choice exam in a silent classroom, right? Maybe something like the SAT, ACT, or some random school quiz. But that image barely scratches the…