Which of These Is One Possible Explanation for Spearman's G

question 189

Multiple Choice

Which of these is one possible explanation for Spearman's g factor?​

• A)Educational opportunities have been improving from one generation to another.
• B)​People who develop any ability have less opportunity to develop a different ability.
• C)​Nutrition and other factors that promote any ability also help develop other abilities.
• D)​Several genes influence development in just one brain area.

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Definitions:

Reticular Formation

A complex network of nerve pathways in the brainstem involved in consciousness and alertness.

EEG Recordings

The measurement of electrical activity in the brain using electrodes placed on the scalp, valuable in diagnosing neurological conditions like epilepsy.

REM Sleep

Rapid Eye Movement sleep; a unique phase of sleep characterized by random rapid movement of the eyes, increased brain activity, and vivid dreams.

NREM Sleep

Non-Rapid Eye Movement sleep, constituting the majority of sleep time, and characterized by slower brain waves, reduced heart rate, and minimal dreaming.