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GATE 2024 XH5 (Psychology) – Question 43

Cognition · Intelligence: Theories (Spearman, Thurstone, Jensen, Cattell, Gardner, Sternberg), emotional intelligence, measurement, individual differences, intelligence versus aptitude and creativity · 1 mark · Multiple choice

Match the following.

PsychologistTheory of Intelligence
ICharles SpearmanaLevel-I & Level-II abilities
IIArthur JensenbTriarchic theory of intelligence
IIIL. L. ThurstonecStructure of intelligence
IVRobert SternbergdTwo factor theory of intelligence
VJ.P. GuilfordePrimary mental abilities
  1. I-b, II-a, III-c, IV-e, V-d
  2. I-d, II-a, III-e, IV-b, V-c
  3. I-e, II-d, III-c, IV-b, V-a
  4. I-c, II-d, III-a, IV-e, V-b

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Correct answer: (B) I-d, II-a, III-e, IV-b, V-c

Explanation

Spearman proposed the two-factor theory, Jensen the Level I and Level II abilities, Thurstone the primary mental abilities, Sternberg the triarchic theory, and Guilford the structure of intellect.