Theodore Simon

Definition

Theodore Simon was a French psychologist and collaborator of Alfred Binet who together developed the first widely used intelligence tests during the early 1900s. Their tests aimed to measure a child's mental age compared to their chronological age.

Related terms

Alfred Binet:

A French psychologist who collaborated with Theodore Simon in developing the first widely used intelligence tests.

Mental Age:

A concept introduced by Binet and Simon that refers to the level of cognitive functioning typically found in individuals at a specific chronological age.

Intelligence Test:

Assessments designed to measure an individual's cognitive abilities, including problem-solving, reasoning, and memory skills.