The theorist who opposed Spearman's idea of a g factor and identified seven clusters of primary mental abilities was
A) Howard Gardner.
B) Kim Peek.
C) L.L.Thurstone.
D) Robert Sternberg.

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L.L. Thurstone opposed Spearman's idea of a g factor and instead proposed the theory of multiple intelligences, identifying seven clusters of primary mental abilities. Howard Gardner and Robert Sternberg also proposed theories of multiple intelligences, but they did not oppose the idea of a general intelligence factor. Kim Peek was not a theorist, but rather a savant known for his exceptional memory abilities.

The Theorist Who Opposed Spearman's Idea of a G Factor