General Intelligence Factor (g)

The General Intelligence Factor, or "g," is a concept in psychology that suggests there's a common underlying ability that influences overall performance on various mental tasks. Essentially, if someone is good at reasoning, problem-solving, and learning in one area, they tend to be good in others too. "g" reflects a person's core cognitive ability that contributes to their success across different types of intellectual activities. It helps explain why people often perform similarly well or poorly across different tests of intelligence, indicating a general mental capacity rather than separate, unrelated skills.