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The G Factor: Understanding General Intelligence

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Peter Kolomiets
|March 29, 2026|Updated Apr 13, 2026|7 min read
The G Factor: Understanding General Intelligence

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  1. Spearman, C.. Spearman, C. (1904). "General Intelligence" Objectively Determined
  2. Jensen, A. R.. Jensen, A. R. (1998). The g Factor: The Science of Mental Ability
  3. Carroll, J. B.. Carroll, J. B. (1993). Human Cognitive Abilities: A Survey of Factor-Analytic Studies

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