Which of the following assumptions is common to both Louis Thurstone's theory of primary mental abilities and Robert Sternberg's triarchic theory?
A) There is a unified, general factor that is the core of intelligence.
B) Intelligence is made up of distinct components.
C) Intelligence is reflected by an ability to adapt to the environment and thereby to solve practical problems.
D) Intelligence is made up of two components: fluid intelligence and crystallized intelligence.

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Both Thurstone's theory and Sternberg's theory assume that intelligence is made up of distinct components or sub-skills. Thurstone identified seven primary mental abilities, while Sternberg proposed three aspects of intelligence: analytical, creative, and practical. Neither theory assumes the existence of a general factor or two components (fluid and crystallized intelligence), but they do share the belief that intelligence involves the ability to solve practical problems and adapt to the environment.

Which of the Following Assumptions Is Common to Both Louis