The g Factor: The Science of Mental Ability (Human Evolution, Behavior, and Intelligence Series)
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Synopsis
The most comprehensive examination of general mental ability--the g factor--ever published.
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In the 1920s, Charles Spearman developed the concept of a single, general factor, known as , that could be used to measure individual and group differences in mental ability. Jensen (educational psychology, U. of California, Berkeley) sees this factor as a biologically based variable that has broad powers for explaining human affairs. He discusses the factor's essential psychometric meaning, its basis in genetics and brain physiology, and its social significance. He also suggests directions for future research. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.