The Disagreement Between Spearman (Who Proposed the "G" Factor) and Raymond

question 156

Multiple Choice

The disagreement between Spearman (who proposed the "g" factor) and Raymond Cattell had to do with

• A) whether all IQ tests measure the "g" factor or whether only some tests measure it.
• B) whether differences in intelligence depend mostly on genetics or mostly on environment.
• C) whether the "g" factor is present in all people or just in some.
• D) whether the "g" factor has just one major component or two.

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Definitions:

Confounded

A situation in research where the effect of one variable is mixed up with the effect of another, making it difficult to ascertain causality.

Correlated

Being correlated refers to a statistical relationship between two or more variables, where a change in one is associated with a change in the other.

Control Group

In experimental research, a group of subjects that does not receive the treatment being tested, used as a benchmark to measure the effects of the treatment on another group.

Independent Variable

In scientific research, the variable that is manipulated or changed to observe its effect on a dependent variable.