Frank and Gina Are Looking at an Abstract Painting in a Museum

question 70

Multiple Choice

Frank and Gina are looking at an abstract painting in a museum. Gina describes objects and people she thinks she sees in the painting. Frank says, "It's a bunch of paint thrown on a canvas." Gina responds, "No, there is so much here that you just don't see." During lunch they agree that their experience reminds them of what concept they learned in introductory psychology?

• A) social cognition
• B) trait theory
• C) projective testing
• D) the Big Five

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Definitions:

"g"

Often referred to as general intelligence, it represents a measure of an individual's overall cognitive abilities.

Specialized Intellectual Abilities

Distinct skills or capabilities in specific areas of cognition or learning, such as mathematical reasoning or verbal fluency.

"g" Factor

A concept in psychology referring to general intelligence, representing a core of common skill underlying all specific cognitive abilities.

"g" Factor

The general intelligence factor believed to underlie specific mental abilities and talents.