Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Psychology

Chapter

Variations in Psychological Attributes

Question:

Alfred Binet is associated with

Options:

Theory of Multiple Intelligence

Two-factor theory

Uni-factor theory

Triarchic theory of Intelligence

Correct Answer:

Uni-factor theory

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (3) → Uni-factor theory

Alfred Binet was the first psychologist who tried to formalise the concept of intelligence in terms of mental operations. Prior to him, we find the notion of intelligence described in general ways in various philosophical treatises available in different cultural traditions. Binet’s theory of intelligence was rather simple as it arose from his interest in differentiating more intelligent from less intelligent individuals. He, therefore, conceptualised intelligence as consisting of one similar set of abilities which can be used for solving any or every problem in an individual’s environment. His theory of intelligence is called Uni or one factor theory of intelligence.