Which test designed for the Army was used for recruits who were not fluent in English?

- Army Alpha Test
- Army Beta Test
- Stanford-Binet Test
- Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale

**Correct Answer:** Army Beta Test

**Explanation:** The Army Beta test was a non-verbal group intelligence test developed during World War I specifically for military recruits who were illiterate or not fluent in English.

Identifying the WWI Army Test for Non-English Speakers

The Army Beta test is a non-verbal form of the Army Alpha test meant for non-English speaking people and illiterate people.

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During World War I, a group organized by Robert Yerkes under the Surgeon General’s Office (SGO) was tasked with developing methods to screen and select enlisted men for the U.S. military. This initiative resulted in the creation of the Army Alpha and Army Beta intelligence tests.

Screening of Enlisted Men in WWI

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The Army Alpha test was a group intelligence test developed during World War I to measure the mental abilities of U.S. Army recruits. It was a key component of the screening and selection process for enlisted men.

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