Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 exam•Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Definition
The concept of 'g' refers to general intelligence, which is a measure of an individual's overall cognitive ability across multiple domains. It represents the common underlying factor that influences performance on various intellectual tasks.
Fluid intelligence refers to the ability to think logically and solve problems in novel situations, without relying on prior knowledge or experience.
Crystallized Intelligence: Crystallized intelligence refers to acquired knowledge and skills accumulated over time through education and life experiences.
This theory suggests that intelligence is not solely determined by a single factor but can be categorized into different types, such as linguistic, logical-mathematical, musical, spatial, bodily-kinesthetic, interpersonal, intrapersonal intelligences.