Which of the Following Assumptions Is Common to Both Louis

question 158

Multiple Choice

Which of the following assumptions is common to both Louis Thurstone's theory of primary mental abilities and Robert Sternberg's triarchic theory?

• A) There is a unified, general factor that is the core of intelligence.
• B) Intelligence is made up of distinct components.
• C) Intelligence is reflected by an ability to adapt to the environment and thereby to solve practical problems.
• D) Intelligence is made up of two components: fluid intelligence and crystallized intelligence.

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Definitions:

Cognitive Perspective

A psychological approach that focuses on the mental processes involved in knowing, including thinking, memory, problem-solving, and language.

Gestalt Psychologists

Psychologists who study how people integrate and perceive sensory information into meaningful wholes, emphasizing the importance of context and the whole pattern over the sum of its parts.

Humanistic Psychology

The school of psychology that focuses on the uniqueness of human beings and their capacity for choice, growth, and psychological health.

Psychoanalysis

A therapeutic approach and theory of psychology developed by Sigmund Freud that aims to treat mental disorders by investigating the interaction of conscious and unconscious elements in the mind.