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Divergent thinking is another name for functional fixedness and is a major obstacle to creative problem solving.
Charles Spearman
A British psychologist who is best known for his work in statistics and intelligence theory, notably for conceptualizing general intelligence (g).
General Intelligence
A theoretical measure of an individual's overall mental capability, often referred to as the 'g factor' in psychometric assessments.
Specific Abilities
Distinct skills or competencies in narrowly defined areas, contrasting with general intelligence.
Multiple Intelligences
A theory proposed by Howard Gardner, suggesting that intelligence is not a single entity, but a combination of different types of intelligences including linguistic, logical-mathematical, and spatial, among others.
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