Question

Which one of theories of intelligence advocates the presence of general intelligence g and specific intelligence s?

• A. Unifactor theory
• B. Theory of multiple intelligence
• C. spearman two factor theory
• D. Anarchic theory

Answer 1

Answer:

C. spearman two factor theory

• Charles Spearman's two-factor theory of intelligence proposes that intelligence consists of two main components:

  1. General Intelligence (g): This factor represents a general mental ability that underlies performance on a wide range of cognitive tasks. It's like a general cognitive ability that influences performance across various intellectual domains.

  2.Specific Abilities (s): These are skills or talents specific to particular tasks or domains. For example, someone might have a high "s" factor for musical ability or mathematical reasoning.

• Spearman's theory suggests that while specific abilities contribute to performance in specific areas, the "g" factor plays a significant role in overall intelligence. It's like having a general engine that powers different aspects of cognitive functioning.