When people take several very different mental abilities tests, their scores across tests are often similar or positively correlated.This best supports:
A)Spearman's two-factor theory of intelligence
B)Gardner's multiple intelligences theory
C)Sternberg's triarchic theory of intelligence
D)Cattell's concept of crystallized and fluid intelligence

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Spearman's two-factor theory of intelligence suggests that there is a general intelligence factor (g) that underlies all specific mental abilities. Therefore, if people perform well on one type of mental ability test, they are likely to perform well on other types of mental ability tests. This is consistent with the finding that scores across different mental abilities tests are often positively correlated, suggesting the presence of a general intelligence factor.

When People Take Several Very Different Mental Abilities Tests, Their