Tag: Charles Spearman

Historical Figures

Charles Spearman: The g Factor

Historical Figures

When it comes to intelligence testing and psychological statistics, Charles Spearman is a name that can’t be ignored. His work shaped the way we think about intelligence, paving the way for modern cognitive assessment tools, standardized testing, and even IQ evaluations. If you’ve ever taken an IQ test or heard of “general intelligence,” you…

Cognitive Abilities Theories

What’s the Deal with Spearman’s g Factor?

Cognitive Abilities Theories

When it comes to IQ and how our brains handle problem-solving, logic, and learning, one name that pops up in the psych world is Spearman. This dude came through in the early 1900s and gave us the idea of the g factor, which stands for “general intelligence.” It’s not just a buzzword psychologists throw…