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Thurstone's Theory of Intelligence

24 Mar 2026
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Thurstone's theory of intelligence, proposed by Louis Leon Thurstone, challenged the traditional notion of a single, general intelligence factor (g) suggested by Spearman. Thurstone argued that intelligence is a combination of several primary mental abilities rather than a single overarching factor. He identified seven primary mental abilities through factor analysis: verbal comprehension, word fluency, number facility, spatial visualization, associative memory, perceptual speed, and reasoning. Each of these abilities represents a distinct domain of cognitive functioning, highlighting that individuals may excel in some areas while being average or below
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