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Each of the questions or incomplete statements below is followed by five suggested answers or completions. Select the one that is best in each case. Spearman argued that intelligence could be boiled down to one ability known as (A) $s$ (B) $i$ (C) $g$ (D) $a$ (E) $x$

Name: Problem 7, Chapter 11: Barron's AP Psychology
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   Each of the questions or incomplete statements below is followed by five suggested answers or completions. Select the one that is best in each case. 
Spearman argued that intelligence could be boiled down to one ability known as
(A) $s$ (B) $i$
(C) $g$
(D) $a$
(E) $x$

Barron's AP Psychology

Robert McEntarffer,… 5th Edition

Chapter 11, Problem 7

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General Intelligence (g factor)

The g factor is a concept introduced by Charles Spearman which posits that one underlying ability – general intelligence – influences performance on various cognitive tasks. Spearman supported the idea that individual differences in diverse mental abilities have a common origin, and this central intelligence factor accounts for the correlations observed across different cognitive tests.

Intelligence Testing

Intelligence testing is the process of assessing a range of cognitive abilities and mental capacities. The g factor theory has significantly influenced how these tests are designed and interpreted, as it supports the notion that a single general mental ability underpins performance in multiple domains of cognitive functioning.

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