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This chapter covers general intelligence, also known as g factor. This refers to a critical cognitive ability that has been well characterized by cognitive neuroscientists and psychologists. It is one of the most pervasive concepts in psychology. It is measured by psychological tests and is often stated in the form of intelligence quotient (IQ). Historically, general intelligence is regarded as the best individual predictor of achievement across all academic domains.
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Sadiku, M.N.O., Musa, S.M. (2021). General Intelligence. In: A Primer on Multiple Intelligences. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-77584-1_2
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