Results of factor analysis on intelligence tests have revealed that ___________.
A)although verbal and mathematical factors are distinct, they also share something in common, which has led to the conclusion that there is a general mental ability
B)verbal and mathematical factors are not distinct from each other, which clearly indicates that there is no general mental ability
C)verbal and mathematical factors are not distinct from each other, which clearly indicates that there is a general mental ability
D)intelligence tests are culturally biased

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Factor analysis of intelligence tests has shown that while verbal and mathematical abilities are distinct, they also overlap, suggesting the existence of a general mental ability, often referred to as "g."

Results of Factor Analysis on Intelligence Tests Have Revealed That