Mentally Defective Children (1914)

Mentally Defective Children is a book written by Alfred Binet and published in 1914. The book is a comprehensive study of the psychology and education of children with mental disabilities. Binet was a French psychologist and is best known for his work in developing the first intelligence test, the Binet-Simon scale, which was used to identify children with intellectual disabilities. In Mentally Defective Children, Binet provides a detailed analysis of the different types of mental disabilities that children can have, including idiocy, imbecility, and feeblemindedness. He also discusses the causes of mental disabilities, such as heredity, disease, and injury. Binet stresses the importance of early identification and intervention for children with mental disabilities, and he provides guidance on how to assess and educate these children effectively.The book includes case studies of children with mental disabilities, providing insight into their behavior, abilities, and challenges. Binet also discusses the role of the family, teachers, and society in supporting children with mental disabilities. He argues that children with mental disabilities should be treated with kindness and respect, and that they have the potential to learn and develop if given appropriate support.Overall, Mentally Defective Children is a pioneering work in the field of special education and psychology. It provides valuable insights into the challenges faced by children with mental disabilities and offers practical guidance on how to support and educate them effectively.With An Appendix Containing The Binet-Simon Tests Of Intelligence And An Introduction By Professor Alexander Darroch. Translated by W. B. Drummond.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.