The "Primary Mental Abilities Test," Developed by Louis and Thelma

question 129

Multiple Choice

The "Primary Mental Abilities Test," developed by Louis and Thelma Thurstone, measures __________

• A) the g-factor.
• B) creativity.
• C) three separate aspects of intelligence.
• D) seven different areas of intelligence.

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Definitions:

Normal Curve

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Intelligence Test Scores

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Bell-Shaped Pattern

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Stanford-Binet

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