What are mental abilities? Can you give some examples of your own mental abilities? Discuss the personalities of Marilyn Vos Savant how did her intelligence impact upon her personality and would you say she was successful and happy? What was the purpose of the first IQ test that was developed by the French psychologist, Alfred Binet? Currently the WAIS (Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale) and WISC (Wechsler Intelligence Scale Children) are used today to measure intelligence and were developed by David Wechsler (who at the time was the Director of Psychology in Bellevue Hospital). What two intelligences does this IQ test measure? What are some other types of intelligences and what role do they play in personality; in addition, make reference to the intelligences you possess and the role they play in your personality, as well as your college major/future career. Discuss Spearman's G factor and does a high, low or average IQ equate with success, wealth and/or happiness.