Charles Spearman believed that intelligence is composed of two specific abilities-________.
A) verbal and mathematical abilities
B) crystallized and visual-motor abilities
C) general intelligence and specific intelligence
D) analytical-creative intelligence and practical intelligence

Question

Charles Spearman believed that intelligence is composed of two specific abilities-________.
A) verbal and mathematical abilities 
B) crystallized and visual-motor abilities
C) general intelligence and specific intelligence 
D) analytical-creative intelligence and practical intelligence

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Charles Spearman believed that general intelligence (g) is essential to all intellectual tasks and specific intelligence (s) is unique to particular tasks or domains. He proposed that g represents a common factor underlying all intellectual abilities, whereas s represents specific skills particular to a specific task or area of knowledge. This theory became known as the two-factor theory of intelligence. Therefore, option C is the correct answer.

Charles Spearman Believed That Intelligence Is Composed of Two Specific