According to a theory of intelligence that emphasizes the centrality g,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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According to the theory of intelligence that emphasizes the centrality of g, any intelligence test widely viewed as valid is expected to have one large common factor, known as the general factor or g. This factor underlies all specific cognitive abilities measured by the test. Factor analysis of such a test would reveal this one large common factor, along with smaller, more specific factors.

According to a Theory of Intelligence That Emphasizes the Centrality