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According to Charles Spearman and others, which of the following underlies specific mental abilities and is measured by every task on an intelligence test? a. Savant syndrome b. General intelligence $(g)$ c. Factor analysis d. Intelligence e. Emotional intelligence

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   According to Charles Spearman and others, which of the following underlies specific mental abilities and is measured by every task on an intelligence test?
a. Savant syndrome
b. General intelligence $(g)$
c. Factor analysis
d. Intelligence
e. Emotional intelligence

Myers' Psychology for AP

David G. Myers 2nd Edition

Chapter 60, Problem 2

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Factor Analysis

Factor analysis is a statistical technique used to identify latent variables—factors—that explain the patterns of correlations among observed variables. In the context of intelligence research, it has been instrumental in uncovering the g factor by showing that different cognitive tests tend to load highly on a single factor, supporting the idea that a general intelligence underlies specific mental abilities.

General Intelligence (g)

General intelligence, often denoted as g, is a construct proposed by Charles Spearman, which suggests that a single underlying factor is responsible for overall cognitive performance. It is believed to be the common denominator that influences performance across various mental tasks, and its existence is inferred from the positive correlations observed among different cognitive abilities measured in intelligence tests.

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