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Spearman proposed that his two-factor theory has two components.
The general
intelligence, g, inuences the performance on all mental tasks,
while another
component inuences abilities on a particular task.[
Fluid intelligence:
This is an innate, biologically or genetically determined
capacity and not influenced by
education or training. This capacity helps the person in
learning and problem solving. This is
the ability which is useful in understanding and adjusting to
strange situations.
Crystallized intelligence:
It is a learned or acquired capacity. It is influenced by
environmental factors like education,
training, culture, knowledge and learned skill.Generally it
continues throughout life. Though
both types of intelligence are independent, they are
interrelated.
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