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psychometric G  

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  • Psychometric g is the general factor that underlies individual differences on cognitive ability tests. All cognitive tests measure g to some extent, but intelligence quotient (IQ) tests tend to measure it particularly well. [Source: Encyclopedia of School Psychology; Psychometric G]

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