Irving Daniel Lorge (April 19, 1905 – January 23, 1961) was an American psychologist known for his work in psychometrics.
His research focused on a wide variety of topics,[1] including the measurement of giftedness, human intelligence, and readability.
[2] While working at Columbia University's Teachers College with his mentor Edward L. Thorndike, he helped develop what became known as the Lorge-Thorndike Intelligence Tests.
[4] He joined the faculty at Teachers College, Columbia University in 1927 to work with Edward L. Thorndike.
[5] He was promoted to Professor of Education at Teachers College in 1946, and became executive officer in the Institute of Psychological Research there in 1947; he held both of these positions until his death.