Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Psychology

Chapter

Variations in Psychological Attributes

Question:

Who among the following proposed a two-factor theory of intelligence employing a statistical method called factor analysis?

Options:

J.P. Guilford

 

Arthur Jensen

 

Charles Spearman

Wechsler

Correct Answer:

Charles Spearman

Explanation:

In 1927, Charles Spearman proposed a two-factor theory of intelligence employing a statistical method called factor analysis. He showed that intelligence consisted of a general factor (g-factor) and some specific factors (s-factors).