Spearman Inferred the Existence of a "G" Factor in Intelligence

question 155

Multiple Choice

Spearman inferred the existence of a "g" factor in intelligence because of his evidence that, on the average,

• A) people who live in prosperous countries do better on IQ tests than those in poorer and less educated countries.
• B) each generation of people scores higher on IQ tests than the last generation.
• C) people who do well on a test of one ability also do well on tests of other abilities.
• D) high-IQ parents tend to have high-IQ children.

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Definitions:

Simp

A slang term often used to criticize a person who is perceived as giving excessive attention to someone they have an interest in, typically in a way that is not reciprocated.

Conj

An abbreviation for "conjunction," which is a compound statement formed by combining two statements with the word "and."

Add

To combine or join something with another, resulting in a sum or total.

Sex-Linked

A characteristic, such as a genetic disorder, that is determined by genes located on the sex chromosomes, typically the X or Y chromosome.