Which statement is NOT true about Vernon's Hierarchical Model of Intelligence?
A) There were four levels and factors from each lower level contributed to the next level.
B) Vernon's top level was comprised of a number of independent factors that mediated all intelligence.
C) Level 2 had two major factors: verbal and educational abilities and mechanical-spatial-practical abilities.
D) Level 3 is comprised of minor group factors.
E) Level 4 is made of specific factors.

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Vernon's Hierarchical Model of Intelligence posits a single general intelligence (g) at the top level, not a number of independent factors. This general intelligence mediates all lower levels of intelligence, contrary to the statement in option B.

Which Statement Is NOT True About Vernon's Hierarchical Model of Intelligence