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.

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