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According to Thurstone, how many primary mental abilities (PMAs) are there in intelligence?
According to Thurstone, how many primary mental abilities (PMAs) are there in intelligence?
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Mnemonic: V–W–N–S–M–P–R = 7.
Updated On: Sep 16, 2025
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The Correct Option is B
Solution and Explanation
L. L. Thurstone identified seven PMAs: Verbal Comprehension (V), Word Fluency (W), Number (N), Spatial (S), Memory (M), Perceptual Speed (P), and Reasoning (R). Hence (B).
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