Let's Say That You Give a Number of Students a Test

question 128

Multiple Choice

Let's say that you give a number of students a test of math ability, a test of reading comprehension, and a test of verbal fluency. You run a factor analysis and note that all three tests seem to be highly positively correlated with each other. Which of the
Following theories of intelligence would this support?

• A) Sternberg's triarchic theory
• B) Thurstone's primary mental abilities
• C) Cattell's fluid intelligence
• D) Gardner's multiple intelligences
• E) Spearman's g factor

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