In Carroll's Three-Stratum Model of Cognitive Abilities, the Most General

question 47

Multiple Choice

In Carroll's three-stratum model of cognitive abilities, the most general level of ability (stratum III) corresponds to

• A) Thurstone's theory of Primary Mental Abilities.
• B) Spearman's "g" factor theory of intelligence.
• C) Sternberg's Triarchic theory of intelligence.
• D) Guilford's theory of Measurable Intelligence.
• E) Gardner's Multiple Intelligences.

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Definitions:

Charity

The act of giving help, typically in the form of money, to those in need.

Egotistical Altruism

A form of altruism driven by self-benefit, where helping others is also seen as indirectly beneficial to oneself.

Psychological Egoism

The theory that suggests individuals are always motivated by self-interest, even in what seem to be acts of altruism.

Ethical Hedonism

A philosophy that suggests the pursuit of pleasure and the avoidance of pain are the only components of a good and ethical life.