Intelligence: Concept & Theories
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In the context of the Two-Factor Theory of Intelligence proposed by British psychologist Charles Spearman in 1904, besides the 'general intelligence' (g-factor) and 'specific intelligence' (s-factor), which other third component did Spearman partially mention in his later researches to explain the organization of mental operations?
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The Two-Factor Theory of Intelligence was proposed by Charles Spearman in 1904. It primarily consists of two factors:
- General Factor (g-factor): Responsible for general mental ability across all cognitive tasks.
- Specific Factor (s-factor): Responsible for performance in specific domains or tasks.
However, in response to later criticisms and empirical studies, Spearman and other researchers acknowledged that certain mental activities share common elements that do not fall strictly under 'g' or 's'. To account for this overlap among a group of related abilities, he partially introduced the concept of Group Factors in his later formulations.
Therefore, option A is the correct answer.
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