Reagan has just taken an intelligence test.After it has been scored,he is given a total IQ score,as well as separate scores on the verbal,and performance sections of the test.In this example,the total IQ score would be the measure of a ___,and the scores on the verbal and performance sections would each be measures of a ___.
A) s factor; g factor
B) g factor; s factor
C) specific factor analysis; general factor analysis
D) general factor analysis; specific factor analysis

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The total IQ score represents a measure of the "g factor," which is the general intelligence factor that underlies all cognitive abilities. The scores on the verbal and performance sections represent measures of specific abilities (such as verbal comprehension or spatial reasoning), which are part of the "s factor" or specific abilities that are related to but distinct from general intelligence.

Reagan Has Just Taken an Intelligence Test