Which psychologist adopted a pragmatic, trial-and-error approach to psychological measurement that continues to serve as the predominant approach to test construction today?

A. Sigmund Freud
B. Alfred Binet
C. Anne Anastasi
D. John B. Watson


Answer: B

Psychology

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