Written by the Fiveable Content Team โข Last updated September 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examโขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โข Last updated September 2025
Definition
'g' refers to the general factor of intelligence, which is believed to underlie all specific cognitive abilities. It represents an individual's overall intellectual capacity.
Related terms
Specific Intelligence: This term refers to individual cognitive abilities that are specialized in certain areas, such as verbal or spatial skills.