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Match List I with List II:
LIST I (Theory)LIST II (Proposed By)
A‘g’ Factor TheoryIGuilford
BHierarchical TheoryIISpearman
CMultifactor TheoryIIIVernon
DCubical ModelIVThurstone
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Updated On: Feb 11, 2026
  • (A) →(I), (B) →(II), (C) →(III), (D) →(IV)
  • (A) →(I), (B) →(III), (C) →(II), (D) →(IV)
  • (A) →(II), (B) →(III), (C) →(IV), (D) →(I)
  • (A) →(III), (B) →(IV), (C) →(I), (D) →(II)
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The Correct Option is C

Solution and Explanation

The primary intelligence theories and their originators include:

  • ‘g’ Factor Theory (A): Spearman introduced the general intelligence (g) factor, highlighting a fundamental cognitive capacity relevant across various tasks (II).
  • Hierarchical Theory (B): Vernon's hierarchical model connected general intelligence to specific abilities (III).
  • Multifactor Theory (C): Thurstone identified primary mental abilities, focusing on distinct cognitive areas (IV).
  • Cubical Model (D): Guilford’s Structure of Intellect model utilized a 3D framework for classifying intellectual abilities (I).
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