Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Psychology

Chapter

Variations in Psychological Attributes

Question:

Match the following models of intelligence with their corresponding descriptions:

Models of Intelligence:

  1. Spearman's theory
  2. Thurstone's theory
  3. Jensen's hierarchical model
  4. Guilford's structure-of-intellect model

Descriptions:

A. Proposed a two-factor theory of intelligence employing a statistical method called factor analysis.

B. Intelligence consists of seven primary abilities that are relatively independent of each other.

C. Abilities operate at two levels: associative learning and cognitive competence.

D. Intelligence is classified based on three dimensions: operations, contents, and products.

Options:

1-B, 2-A, 3-C, 4-D

1-A, 2-B, 3-C, 4-D

1-A, 2-B, 3-D, 4-C

1-B, 2-C, 3-D, 4-A

Correct Answer:

1-A, 2-B, 3-C, 4-D

Explanation:
  • Spearman proposed a two-factor theory of intelligence employing a statistical method called factor analysis. (Option A).
  • Thurstone's theory proposes that intelligence is a global capacity to understand the world, think rationally, and use available resources effectively (Option B).
  • Jensen's hierarchical model suggests that abilities operate at two levels: associative learning and cognitive competence (Option D).
  • Guilford's structure-of-intellect model classifies intelligence based on three dimensions: operations, contents, and products (Option C).