Lewis Terman
Definition
Lewis Terman was an American psychologist known for his revision of the Stanford-Binet IQ test and his longitudinal study on gifted children.
Analogy
Consider Lewis Terman as a movie director who took an old classic film (the Binet-Simon Test) and remade it with modern techniques and perspectives (Stanford-Binet Test), making it more relevant and accurate. He also followed some actors' careers over time to see how their early potential played out (his study on gifted children).
Related terms
Intelligence Quotient (IQ): A measure of a person's intellectual capabilities, often calculated using standardized tests. It's like your academic report card but for your cognitive abilities.
Longitudinal Study: A research design that involves repeated observations of the same variables over long periods. Imagine taking a photo of a tree every day for several years to observe how it changes over time.
Giftedness: Refers to an intellectual ability significantly higher than average. It's like having a superpower in the realm of thinking and learning.
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