General intelligence (g) The aspect of intelligence that, according to Spearman, is largely inherited and coordinates specific intellectual abilities.
Goddard, Henry Herbert (1866–1957) Translated Binet’s intelligence test into English and used it to test and classify students with mental retardation. Goddard was an extreme nativist who recommended that those with mental deficiencies be sterilized or institutionalized. As a result of Goddard’s efforts, the number of immigrants allowed into the United States was greatly reduced.
Hollingworth, Leta Stetter (1886–1939) Rejected the belief, popular at the time, that women achieve less than males do because they are intellectually inferior to males; instead her explanation emphasized differences in social opportunity. Her career focused on improving the education of both subnormal and gifted students.