Intelligence: Concept & Theories
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In the context of the Two-Factor Theory of Intelligence proposed by psychologist Charles Spearman in 1904, mental operations involve a general factor (g-factor) along with a specific factor (s-factor) responsible for each distinct mental activity. Which of the following famous revolutionary statistical methods or techniques was first developed and formulated by Spearman to substantiate this theory and analyze intellectual abilities?
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Charles Spearman first invented the statistical technique known as Factor Analysis to substantiate his Two-Factor Theory (comprising the g-factor and s-factor) and to scientifically examine the intercorrelations among various mental abilities.
- Through this revolutionary statistical method, he demonstrated that a common mental energy (g) and certain specific abilities (s) operate across different intelligence tests.
- Factor analysis helps in reducing a large number of variables into underlying unobserved factors, making it foundational in psychometrics.
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