Due in part to the advocacy of psychologists such as Henry Goddard, it became national policy in 1924 to administer intelligence tests for the purpose of making decisions concerning the
a. abilities of military recruits.
b. suitability of immigrants.
c. placement of students in public schools.
d. advancement of workers in government service.
Answer: b. suitability of immigrants.
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a. alternative c. surrogate b. step d. substitute
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