Spearman Referred to the General Capacity That May Underlie All

question 35

Multiple Choice

Spearman referred to the general capacity that may underlie all of a person's mental abilities as

• A) multiple intelligence.
• B) the g factor.
• C) factor analysis.
• D) emotional intelligence.

---

Definitions:

Vagus Nerve Stimulation

A medical treatment that involves delivering electrical impulses to the vagus nerve to treat conditions such as epilepsy and depression.

Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation

A non-invasive procedure that uses magnetic fields to stimulate nerve cells in the brain to treat depression and other disorders.

Frontal Lobotomy

A surgical procedure once used to treat mental disorders, involving the removal or destruction of parts of the frontal lobes of the brain, now widely considered inhumane and obsolete.

Electroconvulsive Therapy

A psychiatric treatment in which electric currents are passed through the brain, intentionally triggering a brief seizure, to provide relief from mental health conditions such as severe depression.