Which psychologist most strongly emphasized that those who score above average on tests of spatial ability typically also score above average on tests of verbal or reasoning ability?
A) L.L.Thurstone
B) Howard Gardner
C) Robert Sternberg
D) Charles Spearman

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The psychologist who most strongly emphasized the concept of general intelligence was Charles Spearman. He believed that individuals who excel in one intellectual domain tend to excel in others as well. This led him to develop the idea of a general intelligence factor, which he referred to as "g" (for "general factor"). He also developed the concept of "factor analysis," a statistical method for identifying related clusters of tests within a larger battery of tests.

Which Psychologist Most Strongly Emphasized That Those Who Score Above