Question

Who developed the Two factor theory of intelligence

• A. spearman
• B. E. L Thorndike
• C. Alfred Binet
• D. Thurston

Answer 1

Answer:

A. spearman

• In 1927, Charles Spearman proposed a two-factor theory of intelligence employing a statistical method called factor analysis.

• He showed that intelligence consisted of a general factor (g-factor) and some specific factors (s-factors).

• The g-factor includes mental operations which are primary and common to all performances. . In addition to the g-factor, he said that there are also many specific abilities. These are contained in what he called the s-factor.