The three stratum theory of cognitive abilities: test of the structure of intelligence across the life span

Recently a three stratum theory of intelligence that combines the major aspects of Spearman~s theory of general intelligence (g) (1927) and Horn and Cattell's theory of crystallized and fluid intelligence (Gf-Gc) (1991) has been proposed (Carroll, 1993). The purpose of this study was to test the three stratum theory using confirmatory factor analysis with the LISREL computer program. Developmental changes in the structure of intelligence were also investigated. Results provided support for the three stratum theory, suggesting the possibility of intermediate factors between the second and third stratum but no support for developmental changes in the organization of cognitive abilities.

Name thesis:degree_name

Ph. D.

Level thesis:degree_level

doctoral

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Educational Research

Department dc:contributor.department

Educational Research

Grantor dc:publisher

Virginia Tech

Year dc:date.issued

1993

Author dc:creator

• Bickley, Patricia

Chairs dc:contributor.committeechair

• Keith, Timothy Z.
• Wolfle, Lee M.

Committee members dc:contributor.committeemember

• Cross, Lawrence H.
• Singh, Kusum
• Arditti, Joyce A.

Statement dc:rights

• In Copyright

Licence dc:rights.uri

• http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/

Language dc:language.iso

en

Dc Identifier Other

etd-06072006-124148

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:vtechworks.lib.vt.edu:10919/38539