Building on Prior Research as Described in Your Text, Simon

question 66

Multiple Choice

Building on Prior Research As described in your text, Simon (1967) suggests that intuition

• A)has no place in scientific inquiry.
• B)is the most valuable tool a scientist has.
• C)is best when it comes from an expert.
• D)can be used for deduction but not for induction.

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Definitions:

General Intelligence

A term used to describe a person's overall mental capability, including the ability to reason, plan, solve problems, think abstractly, understand complex ideas, and learn quickly.

Specific Capacities

The particular abilities or skills that an individual possesses, which can vary greatly from person to person, such as memory capacity, athletic ability, or intellectual strength.

Factor Analysis

A statistical method used to identify underlying variables, or factors, that explain the pattern of correlations within a set of observed variables.

Spearman

Refers to Charles Spearman, a British psychologist who is best known for his work in statistics and intelligence, including the concept of the general intelligence factor "g".