Findings From Yerkes Tests Flashcards
(3 cards)
1
Q
Average mental age
A
Average mental age of white Americans was 13yrs old, just above moron level
Average mental age of Europeans was different depending on country
Average mental age for black Americans was 10.4 yrs
2
Q
How were mental age scores interpreted
A
Support that some groups were genetically inferior to others in intelligence
3
Q
Grading of mental ages
A
Recruits were given a grade based on mental age
Recruits of scores of C- should be classed low average intelligence
Scores of D are rarely suited for tasks requiring special skill
