Question

In this question, a statement of Assertion (A) is followed by a statement of Reason (R). Read the statements and choose the appropriate option:
Assertion (A): The theory of primary mental abilities states that intelligence consists of primary abilities, each of which is relatively independent of the others.
Reason (R): This theory explains that intelligence consists of abilities operating at two levels, called Level I and Level II.

• A. Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of Assertion (A).
• B. Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, but Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of Assertion (A).
• C. Assertion (A) is true, but Reason (R) is false.
• D. Assertion (A) is false, but Reason (R) is true.

Hint:

When working with theories of intelligence, know who proposed the theory and its main tenets.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Assertion (A): The assertion that the theory of primary mental abilities emphasizes that intelligence is made up of several distinct abilities, which are independent from each other, is correct. This theory was proposed by Louis Thurstone and challenged the idea of intelligence as one single general factor.
Reason (R): The reason that the theory of intelligence is based on two levels called level I and level II is false. This is actually a model by Arthur Jensen and not Louis Thurstone. Hence, the reason is false.