When sets of diverse ability tests are administered to large, unbiased samples, almost all the correlations are positive. This is a phenomenon known as ____.
A)the positive correlation effect.
B)positive manifold.
C)positive factor structure.
D)factor analysis.

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This phenomenon is known as the "positive manifold," which refers to the observation that scores on different cognitive tests tend to be positively correlated across individuals, suggesting a common factor underlying these abilities, often referred to as general intelligence or "g."

When Sets of Diverse Ability Tests Are Administered to Large