Question

The g factor originally proposed by charles spearman is best defined as _____.

a. the ability to adapt to the environment
b. skill in the use of language as a tool for thought
c. general intelligence
d. the type of intelligence we call "common sense"

Answer 1

The answer is general intelligence. To simplify, the G factor initially proposed by Charles Spearman is best defined as general intelligence. In addition, General intelligence refers to the existence of a broad psychological capacity that impacts performance on cognitive capability measures. Charles Spearman first labeled the presence of general intelligence in 1904.