Louis Thurstone's primary mental abilities concept

Definition

Thurstone's concept proposes that intelligence is made up of seven primary mental abilities, including verbal comprehension, word fluency, numerical ability, spatial visualization, associative memory, perceptual speed, and reasoning.

Related terms

G factor: This term refers to Charles Spearman's theory that there is a general intelligence factor underlying all specific mental abilities.

Factor analysis: A statistical technique used to identify the underlying factors or dimensions within a set of variables.

Fluid intelligence: The ability to reason and solve problems in novel situations without relying on prior knowledge.