Discussion
Major criticisms of Thurston's theory of intelligence are based on
I. Use of subjective measures
II. Restricted heterogeneity in sample
III. Method of factor analysis
Answer: C
Statements II and III are the major criticisms of Thurstone's theory.
Thurstone's primary mental abilities were obtained by factor analysis on a sample of college students, a restricted group. Critics say that such a sample lacks heterogeneity and that the method of factor analysis he used, with its rotation of axes, can give different results.
The measures he used were not subjective, so statement I is not a criticism. Hence the option with II and III is right.
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