Charles Spearman suggested the __________ factor to account for specific intellectual abilities.
A)SI
B)s
C)superior
D)sub

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Charles Spearman proposed the existence of a general ability factor, which he called "g" (for general factor), that underlies all intellectual abilities. He also proposed the existence of specific abilities that are unique to particular tasks, but maintained that these abilities are still influenced, to some degree, by the general factor. He referred to these specific abilities as "s" factors. Therefore, the correct choice is B.

Charles Spearman Suggested the __________ Factor to Account for Specific