Intelligence: Concept & Theories
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In the context of the theories of intelligence and the history of measurement, when conducting an in-depth analysis of the philosophical difference between the 'Primary Mental Abilities' under the 'Group Factor Theory' propounded by L.L. Thurstone and Charles Spearman's 'Two-Factor Theory', which of the following statements provides the most accurate scientific explanation of Thurstone's perspective?
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Explanation of Thurstone's Group Factor Theory
L.L. Thurstone used the statistical technique of factor analysis to challenge Charles Spearman's 'Two-Factor Theory' and propounded the 'Group Factor Theory'. According to him, intelligence does not depend on a single 'general factor' (g-factor), but is rather a cluster of several independent primary mental abilities.
- Spearman's View: Emphasized a unified general factor (g-factor) behind all intellectual tasks.
- Thurstone's View: Identified distinct primary mental abilities like spatial visualization, numerical ability, and verbal comprehension.
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