Spearman's Theory Has Been Called a Monarchic Theory of Intelligence

question 23

Multiple Choice

Spearman's theory has been called a monarchic theory of intelligence because it

• A) was first developed in Great Britain.
• B) was a widely held belief among the aristocracy during the Middle ages.
• C) included a single ability which was solely responsible for all performance.
• D) included a dominant ability that ruled over lesser abilities.

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