Dr. Hiroshiko believes that a general factor (called the g factor) is responsible for overall performance on mental ability tests, and that it can be expressed as a single number, such as an IQ score. Dr. Hiroshiko's views are most consistent with those of:
A) Charles Spearman.
B) Louis L. Thurstone.
C) Howard Gardner.
D) Alfred Binet.

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Dr. Hiroshiko's belief that a general factor is responsible for overall performance on mental ability tests and can be expressed as a single score aligns with the theory of Charles Spearman, who proposed the concept of a general intelligence factor or g factor.

Dr Hiroshiko Believes That a General Factor (Called the G