Lewis Terman

Lewis Terman was an American psychologist best known for developing the Stanford-Binet Intelligence Scale, a widely used test that measures human intelligence. He believed that intelligence was largely inherited and could predict success in life. Terman's research focused on identifying gifted children and understanding their development, founding the longitudinal Study of Talent. His work helped shape modern ideas about IQ testing and gifted education, emphasizing the importance of recognizing and nurturing high potential from a young age.