The Two-Factor Model Created by Charles Spearman (1972) Is Best

question 26

Multiple Choice

The two-factor model created by Charles Spearman (1972) is best described as:

• A) intelligence activities that share a single common core known as the g factor while the s factor is responsible for unique aspects in the performance of any given task.
• B) intelligence activities that comprise factors known as primary abilities (e.g. spatial, perceptual, numerical, etc)
• C) intelligence activities focusing on more perceptual aspects including fluid intelligence and crystallized intelligence.
• D) None of the above

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Definitions:

Huntington's Disease

A genetic disorder characterized by the progressive breakdown of nerve cells in the brain, leading to deterioration of physical and mental abilities.

Dominant Mutant Allele

A variant of a gene that is more potent in expressing its trait even in the presence of its normal counterpart.

Heterozygote Advantage

A phenomenon in which the heterozygous condition confers some special advantage on an individual that either homozygous condition does not (i.e., Aa has a higher degree of fitness than does AA or aa).

Chorionic Villus Sampling

A prenatal test where samples of the chorionic villi are taken to test for genetic disorders in the fetus.