In order to examine your new intelligence test consisting of 10 different subscales, you conduct a factor analysis. The analysis yields one factor. Your results are most consistent with
A)Gardner's Multiple Intelligences
B)Spearman's "g" factor theory of intelligence
C)Sternberg's Triarchic theory of intelligence
D)Thurstone's theory of Primary Mental Abilities
E)Guilford's theory of Measurable Intelligence

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Spearman's "g" factor theory of intelligence posits that a single general intelligence factor underlies all cognitive abilities, which is consistent with the finding of one factor in a factor analysis of an intelligence test.

In Order to Examine Your New Intelligence Test Consisting of 10