Charles Spearman inferred the existence of a general intelligence g factor from __________.
A) the positive intercorrelations for tests of different intellectual skills
B) the fact that different tests tap different specific abilities
C) the tendency for people to score well on either verbal or mathematical tests, but not on both
D) high reliability coefficients for the results of individual tests

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Spearman inferred the existence of a general intelligence factor (g factor) from the positive intercorrelations for tests of different intellectual skills. He believed that there was a common core or general factor that underlies all intellectual abilities, in addition to specific abilities.

Charles Spearman Inferred the Existence of a General Intelligence G