Results of Factor Analyses on Intelligence Tests Have Revealed That

question 146

Multiple Choice

Results of factor analyses on intelligence tests have revealed that:

• A) although verbal and mathematical factors are distinct,they also share something in common,which has led to the conclusion that there is a general mental ability.
• B) verbal and mathematical factors are not distinct from each other,which clearly indicates that there is no general mental ability.
• C) verbal and mathematical factors are not distinct from each other,which clearly indicates that there is a general mental ability.
• D) intelligence tests are culturally biased.

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Definitions:

Talkativeness

The quality or state of being inclined to talk a lot or engage in conversation frequently.

Facets of Generalizability

Aspects related to the extent to which the findings from a study or research can be applied or generalized to other settings, populations, or times.

Informant Report

Information provided by a knowledgeable third party about another individual’s behavior, characteristics, or symptoms, often used in psychological assessments.

Face Validity

The extent to which a test appears to measure what it is supposed to measure, based on a superficial assessment, rather than in-depth analysis.