In order to assess whether intelligence is a unitary phenomenon or consists of multiple specialized components, a researcher using the psychometric approach would determine the __________.
A) reliability of a variety of intelligence tests
B) correlations among tests of specific abilities
C) predictive validity of a variety of intelligence tests
D) heritability of tests of specific abilities

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The psychometric approach focuses on analyzing the correlations among different tests of specific abilities in order to determine whether intelligence is a unitary phenomenon or consists of multiple components. The approach seeks to identify the underlying structure of intelligence by examining patterns of performance on different tasks.

In Order to Assess Whether Intelligence Is a Unitary Phenomenon