Danielle competes successfully at local math competitions for her middle school.The two-factor theory of intelligence predicts that Danielle probably:
A)could learn how to play a musical instrument without too much struggle.
B)would struggle to learn a foreign language.
C)has little interest in poetry.
D)has a lower g score than she does an s score.

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The two-factor theory of intelligence suggests that intelligence consists of two factors: general intelligence (g) and specific abilities (s). Danielle's success in math competitions suggests a high s score in math. According to the theory, individuals with high s scores in one area are likely to have high s scores in related areas, so Danielle may be able to learn how to play a musical instrument without much struggle, which requires skills such as counting rhythms and understanding patterns. Learning a foreign language, on the other hand, may require different skills and may not be as closely related to a high s score in math. The theory does not predict anything about Danielle's interest in poetry or her g score, which is a measure of overall intellectual ability.

Danielle Competes Successfully at Local Math Competitions for Her Middle