Spearman believed that specific mental abilities are ________ each other, and Thurstone believed that they are ________ each other.
A) dependent on; relatively independent of
B) dependent on; dependent on
C) relatively independent of; relatively independent of
D) relatively independent of; dependent on

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Spearman believed in a general intelligence factor (g) that underlies specific mental abilities, meaning that they are dependent on each other. On the other hand, Thurstone believed in multiple primary mental abilities that are relatively independent of each other.

Spearman Believed That Specific Mental Abilities Are ________ Each Other