Spearman's Early Use of Factor Analysis Led Him to Conclude

question 181

Multiple Choice

Spearman's early use of factor analysis led him to conclude that intelligence is

• A)impossible to assess in a psychometrically valid way.
• B)a general ability plus some special abilities.
• C)a group of separate multicomponents.
• D)a single general ability.

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Definitions:

Dilate Blood Vessels

The process of widening or expanding the lumens of blood vessels, often to increase blood flow to certain areas of the body.

Glossopharyngeal Nerves

Cranial nerves IX that innervate the tongue and pharynx, playing key roles in taste, swallowing, and salivation.

Salivary Glands

Exocrine glands that produce saliva to initiate digestion and moisten the mouth.

Sense of Smell

The ability to detect and interpret odors through receptors in the nose, technically known as olfaction.