On the positive side, the area and composite scores possess more than adequate reliability. Together, these scores provide a wealth of knowledge concerning general intelligence as well as four specific areas of considerable interest in the evaluation of giftedness, learning disability, and mental retardation. Overall, the modern Binet is a well-constructed instrument. Though far from perfect, it meets the highest standards for a modern psychological test. Equally important, the modern Binet reflects modern theories of intelligence, especially gf-gc theory, and the notion of human intelligence as multidimensional.