Which of the following was one of the assumptions made by Alfred Binet in his research on intelligence?
A)The rate at which a person gains knowledge is an internal characteristic and remains relatively constant over time.
B)The rate at which a person gains knowledge is largely determined by the environment.
C)Chronological age is a better determinant of intelligence than is mental age.
D)The characteristics of highly intelligent and successful people are largely determined by heredity.

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Alfred Binet assumed that the rate at which a person gains knowledge is an internal characteristic and remains relatively constant over time. This assumption underpinned his development of intelligence testing, focusing on measuring the mental age of individuals to compare with their chronological age.

Which of the Following Was One of the Assumptions Made