Christopher excels in many areas of problem solving and reasoning ability. According to Spearman, Christopher's ability is indicative of
A)primary mental abilities.
B)factor "s."
C)factor "g."
D)deductive reasoning.

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Spearman's theory proposes that there is a general factor of intelligence, known as "g," which underlies performance on a wide variety of tasks. Christopher's excellence in problem solving and reasoning ability suggests he possesses a high level of this general factor. Therefore, the correct answer is factor "g."

Christopher Excels in Many Areas of Problem Solving and Reasoning