Question

The concept of a "g-factor" refers to :

• A. A single underlying factor that contributes to performance on all cognitive tasks
• B. The difference between an individual's mental age and chronological age
• C. The difference between an individual's IQ score and the average IQ score for their age group
• D. The extent to which an individual is a prodigy or savant

Answer 1

Answer:

A. A single underlying factor that contributes to performance on all cognitive tasks

Charles Spearman used factor analysis to suggest that there was one factor, g (General Intelligence), which contributed to all cognitive abilities.