The statistical concept (g-factor) representing shared variance among different cognitive abilities, supporting theories of general intelligence that underlies performance across diverse mental tasks.
Example: Strong positive correlations among verbal, mathematical, and spatial reasoning tests suggesting an underlying general cognitive ability that influences all intellectual tasks.
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