The theory that every task requires the combination of a general ability and skills that are specific to the task is known as the _____ theory of intelligence.
A)general-specific
B)two-factor
C)factor-analytic
D)g-factor

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The two-factor theory of intelligence proposes that every task requires a general ability (g-factor) as well as specific skills (s-factors) that are relevant to that particular task. This theory was proposed by psychologists Raymond Cattell and John Horn in the 1960s and is still widely accepted in the field of cognitive psychology. The other answer choices (A, C, and D) do not accurately describe this theory.

The Theory That Every Task Requires the Combination of a General