Intelligence: Concept & Theories
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Psychologist Charles Spearman, who propounded the 'Two-Factor Theory' of intelligence, concluded on the basis of his factor analysis that all intellectual activities are a mixture of a general mental energy (G-Factor) and specific abilities (S-Factors). In the context of Spearman's theory, which of the following statements is most appropriate and authentic?
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The Two-Factor Theory of intelligence propounded by Charles Spearman in 1904 assumes that mental functioning involves a general intelligence factor that is inherent in all types of intellectual tasks, and it is of an innate and unchanging nature. In contrast, the specific factor (S-Factor) can be acquired or modified through life experiences and training.
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