How Might Binet React to Spearman's Concept of G

question 146

Multiple Choice

How might Binet react to Spearman's concept of g?

• A) He would be indifferent to it.
• B) He would dispute it.
• C) He would be surprised by it.
• D) He would endorse it.

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