What Does Modern Evidence Suggest in Comparing Spearman's Concept of G

question 126

Multiple Choice

What does modern evidence suggest in comparing Spearman's concept of g and Thurstone's concept of primary mental abilities?

• A)The concept of g has been rejected, because there is strong evidence that there are dozens of specific intelligences.
• B)The concept of g is supported by evidence that cognitive skills are highly correlated, but there is also evidence that there can be specific strengths or deficits.
• C)The concept of primary mental abilities has been rejected because each of Thurstone's categories can be explained by varying degrees of g.
• D)Neither view has support, because it has been determined that Spearman underestimated and Thurstone overestimated the number of mental abilities.

---

Definitions:

Afferent Neurons

Afferent neurons, also known as sensory neurons, are nerve cells that carry sensory information from the body's tissues and organs to the brain and spinal cord.

Efferent Neurons

Nerve cells that carry neural impulses away from the central nervous system to the body's muscles and glands, facilitating action and response.

Sense Organs

Parts of the body that are specifically designed to receive and process sensory information, such as eyes, ears, nose, tongue, and skin.

Spinal Cord

An elongated part of the central nervous system encased within the spine that transmits nerve signals between the brain and the rest of the body.