General Intelligence (g)

Definition

General intelligence (g) represents the idea that an individual's overall intelligence is a compilation of different specific abilities. It suggests that if someone is good at one type of cognitive task, they're likely to be good at others too.

Related terms

Fluid Intelligence:

This refers to the ability to reason and solve novel problems, independent of any knowledge from the past.

Crystallized Intelligence: This term describes our ability to use skills, knowledge, and experience already learned - it does not equate to memory but applies to using this information in problem-solving.

IQ (Intelligence Quotient): This is a measure used to assess an individual's mental agility or speed of thought. It's often used as an indicator of general intelligence.