What Was Spearman's Evidence in Favor of a G Factor

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Multiple Choice

What was Spearman's evidence in favor of a g factor in intelligence?​

• A)Certain genes are more common among people who score high on IQ tests.
• B)​Mean scores on IQ tests have been rising from one generation to the next.
• C)​Most people who do well on one mental test do well on other ones also.
• D)​Scores on IQ tests correlate positively with measurements of brain volume.

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Definitions:

Interaction

The reciprocal action or influence between two or more entities or substances, often leading to a specific outcome.

Entitativity

The perception or degree to which a group is seen as a coherent, unified entity.

Coherent

Characterized by a logical, consistent, and orderly connection of parts, making them understandable and clear.

Drive Theory

Zajonc’s theory that the physical presence of members of the same species instinctively causes arousal that motivates performance of habitual behaviour patterns.