Measure Your Mind: The Mentimeter and How to Use It

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Measure Your Mind: The Mentimeter and How to Use It

by Marion Rex Trabue, Frank Parker Stockbridge

EN·~9 hours

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Description

A clear‑cut guide to the science of mental measurement, this book walks listeners through the development of the Mentimeter—a series of standardized tests crafted from decades of psychological research. Written in plain language, it explains why objective testing beats guesswork, offering a solid foundation for anyone curious about how intelligence can be quantified. The authors combine academic rigor with real‑world experience, from school classrooms to army camps, to show how reliable data can replace intuition.

The middle sections break down the core principles behind psychological testing, describing the different types of assessments and the standards that make them trustworthy. Readers learn how these tools have been applied in education, industry, and the military, illustrating the broad reach of scientific evaluation in everyday decisions. Practical advice on administering and interpreting the Mentimeter tests equips both professionals and self‑motivated learners to gauge mental abilities accurately.

Finally, the guide offers step‑by‑step instructions for using the tests at home or in the workplace, helping parents, teachers, and employers track development and identify strengths. By demystifying the process, it empowers listeners to make informed choices about learning paths, career directions, and personal growth—all grounded in sound, measurable insight.

Details

Language

en

Duration

~9 hours (571K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Richard Tonsing, MFR, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)

Release date

2020-02-08

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the authors

MR

Marion Rex Trabue

1890–1972

An early twentieth-century educator and testing specialist, he wrote practical books that helped teachers think more carefully about language measurement, school results, and mental testing. His work reflects a moment when psychology and education were becoming closely linked in American schools.

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FP

Frank Parker Stockbridge

1870–1940

A busy early-20th-century journalist and editor, he moved from newspapers to magazines and wrote nonfiction that tried to make politics, science, and public life easier for general readers. His career touched everything from major expos and national campaigns to widely syndicated commentary.

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