Jones Claims That There Is a G, a General Factor

question 16

Multiple Choice

Jones claims that there is a g, a general factor for intelligence. In an effort to support his claim, he gave several different tests to many people. Which of the following results would support his claim?

• A) if individual performances were inconsistent across tests
• B) if individual performances were consistent across tests
• C) if when people's scores were averaged across tests, everyone received about the same average score
• D) if individuals showed different patterns of high and low scores on the tests

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Definitions:

Dura Mater

The outermost, tough layer of the meninges that surround and protect the brain and spinal cord.

Outermost

Situated farthest away from the center or from a reference point.

Pia Mater

The delicate innermost layer of the meninges, the membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord.

Nerves

Bundles of fibers that transmit electrical impulses between the brain and the rest of the body, playing key roles in both the central and peripheral nervous systems.