According to Spearman's theory of intelligence,and the centrality g in that theory,a factor analysis of any intelligence test widely viewed as valid would be expected to yield:
A) one large common factor.
B) three factors of approximately equal size.
C) a large number of small factors, but no large factor.
D) a verbal factor and a performance factor.

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Spearman's theory states that intelligence is composed of a singular g (general intelligence) factor, which underlies all intelligent behavior. Therefore, a factor analysis of any valid intelligence test should yield one large common factor, which represents g.

According to Spearman's Theory of Intelligence,and the Centrality G in That