Detterman believes that:

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AAll of the above

BGeneral intelligence represents an average of the processing of several independent components that contribute to the performance of any complex task.

CThere is no such thing as general intelligence

DThere is a single ability common to all tasks and the differences in this single ability between individuals give rise to differences in general intelligence.

Correct answer

B. General intelligence represents an average of the processing of several independent components that contribute to the performance of any complex task.

Explanation

The correct answer is General intelligence represents an average of the processing of several independent components that contribute to the performance of any complex task..

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