Some research has provided support for the notion that there is a general factor of intelligence, but other investigations have suggested that intelligence consists of distinct abilities. These discrepant results were first resolved by proposing
A) information processing approaches.
B) hierarchical theories of intelligence.
C) Piaget's theory of cognitive development.
D) Vygotsky's zone of proximal development.

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Hierarchical theories of intelligence propose that there is both a general factor of intelligence (g factor) and specific abilities (s factors) that contribute to overall intelligence. This resolves the discrepancy between research findings that support both a general and specific approach to intelligence.

Some Research Has Provided Support for the Notion That There