Question

What was E. L. Thorndike's view on the nature of intelligence?

Options

• Intelligence is a single general ability that applies to all tasks.

• Intelligence consists of independent capacities.

• Intelligence is only based on logical reasoning.

• Intelligence is determined entirely by social skills.

Answer 1

Intelligence consists of independent capacities.

Explanation:

Thorndike proposed that intelligence is not a single ability but a combination of distinct, independent types of intelligence.