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QWhich theory of intelligence emphasizes the importance of specific abilities, rather than a general intelligence factor?

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  • A Spearman's two factor theory ✔ ✖
  • B Thurstone's Primary Mental Ability Theory ✔ ✖
  • C Gardner's Theory of Multiple Intelligences ✔ ✖
  • D Binet-Simon Scale Theory ✔ ✖
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Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences proposes that there are multiple types of intelligence, including linguistic, logical-mathematical, spatial, musical, bodily-kinesthetic, interpersonal, and intrapersonal. This theory emphasizes the importance of specific abilities rather than a general intelligence factor.

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