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INTELLIGENCE AND ITS THEORIES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The term “g-factor” refers to
A
General Intelligence
B
Gardeners Factors
C
Group Intelligence
D
Generation Factors
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -General intelligence, also known as g factor, refers to the existence of a broad mental capacity that influences performance on cognitive ability measures.

Detailed explanation-2: -g and s. Spearman’s two-factor theory proposes that intelligence has two components: general intelligence ("g") and specific ability ("s"). To explain the differences in performance on different tasks, Spearman hypothesized that the “s” component was specific to a certain aspect of intelligence.

Detailed explanation-3: -The notion of ‘g’ (or general intelligence) prevails as the primary label by which scientists measure a persons ability to deal with cognitive complexity. This idea was first outlined by Charles Spearman in the early Twentieth Century and resulted in ferocious debate ever since.

Detailed explanation-4: -G Factor Definition The G Factor is also known as the general intelligence factor or the general cognitive ability. It is a measure of a person’s overall intellectual ability and is considered to be the best predictor of success in life. IQ tests are designed to measure a person’s G Factor.

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