alleryIn Spearman's theory, what do the s-factors stand for?
ASpecific abilities
BSocial skills
CSpatial skills
DSpeed of recall
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Specific abilities
1. Recall the fact: Spearman's s-factors are the specific abilities added to the general g-factor.
2. The option "Specific abilities" matches it.
3. Why the others fail: The s does not mean social, spatial or speed.
_Source: NCERT Class XII Psychology, Ch 1 Variations in Psychological Attributes (lepy101.pdf), "Theories of Intelligence"_
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