The two factors in Spearman's theory of intelligence are

A) musical intelligence and specific intelligence.
B) experiential intelligence and contextual intelligence.
C) general intelligence and specific intelligence.
D) componential intelligence and general intelligence.


C) general intelligence and specific intelligence. In Spearman's two-factor theory of intelligence, the first factor is called general intelligence (g) and is a broad ability that applies to some extent to all intellectual tasks. The second factor is called specific intelligence (s), and refers to the abilities people have in particular areas, such as reading, verbal, and spatial skills.

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Information about mental institutions indicates that up until the 1980s, patients had

A. all legal rights. B. no personal rights. C. both a and b D. few rights.

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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Professor Patil believes that babies are born with a set of innate knowledge systems

Each of these prewired understandings permits a ready grasp of new, related information and therefore supports early, rapid development. Professor Patil's beliefs are consistent with the __________ perspective. A) nativist B) core knowledge C) information-processing D) social-interactionist

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