One Possible Explanation for Spearman's "G" Factor Is That

question 207

Multiple Choice

One possible explanation for Spearman's "g" factor is that

• A) most of the early IQ tests had very low reliability.
• B) health and other influences that improve one ability also improve other independent abilities.
• C) extra development of one ability decreases the possibility for developing other abilities.
• D) different parts of the brain develop at different times, depending on different genes.

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