In order to examine your new intelligence test consisting of 10 different subscales, you conduct a factor analysis. The analysis yields five factors. 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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Thurstone's theory of Primary Mental Abilities suggests that intelligence is composed of several distinct factors or abilities, which aligns with the finding of five factors in the factor analysis of the new intelligence test. This contrasts with theories that propose a single general intelligence factor or a smaller number of broader intelligence components.

In Order to Examine Your New Intelligence Test Consisting of 10