g factor

Phy. G සාධකය

Psy. පොදු සාධකය

Definition:

g factor (noun): a general cognitive ability factor proposed by psychologist Charles Spearman as a unitary construct that underlies performance on various intellectual tasks, such as reasoning, problem-solving, and memory. The g factor is thought to reflect an individual's overall mental aptitude or intelligence, influencing performance across a wide range of cognitive tasks. It is often used in psychometrics and cognitive psychology to explain individual differences in intellectual functioning.