Alan Performs Well on Most Academic and Learning Tasks, but He

question 30

Multiple Choice

Alan performs well on most academic and learning tasks, but he has some difficulty on a test involving memorization of numbers. Which of the following statements best represent an explanation using Charles Spearman's theory of intelligence?

• A) Alan has a high g factor but has problems with specific abilities.
• B) Alan has good specific abilities but lacks a strong g factor.
• C) Alan is skilled in learning but unskilled in memory.
• D) Alan lacks the general intellectual capacity to perform math well.

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Definitions:

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