Charles Spearman

Question 1

What theory was developed by Charles Spearman?

Answer 1

Two factor theory of Intelligence

Question 2

Which Factors are mentioned in Spearman‘s Theory?

Answer 2

1. g-factor = General ability
2. s-factor = specific ability

Question 3

According to Spearman: what is the „g-ability“?

Answer 3

• is involved in every General mental ability task
• every individual is Born with a different Level of g-factor

Question 4

According to Spearman: what is the „s-ability“?

Answer 4

• is responsible for only the specific intellectual abilities of a person
• has various sub-factors
• specific to a particular activity

Question 5

How is the total Intelligence built According to Spearman?

Answer 5

I = g + s1 + s2 + s3 + …