What Is General Intelligence (G Factor)?

General intelligence, also known as g factor

Refers to the existence of a broad mental capacity that influences performance on cognitive ability measures.

Components of General Intelligence

-Fluid Reasoning

- Knowledge

- Quantitative reasoning

-Visual-spatial processing

- Working memory

Fluid Reasoning

This involves the ability to think flexibly and solve problems.

Knowledge

This is a person's general understanding of a wide range of topics and can be equated with crystallized intelligence.

Quantitative reasoning

This involves an individual's capacity to solve problems that involve numbers

Visual-spatial processing

This relates to a person's abilities to interpret and manipulate visual information, such as putting together puzzles and copying complex shapes

Working memory

This involves the use of short-term memory such as being able to repeat a list of items.

Score 40-54

Moderately impaired or delayed

Score 55-69

Mildly impaired or delayed

Score 70-79

Borderline impaired or delayed

Score 80-89

Low average intelligence

Score 90-109

Average

Score 110-119

High Average

Score 120-129

Superior

Score 130-144

Gifted or very advanced

Score 145-160

Exceptionally gifted or highly advanced