'Objections' (to the General Factor and to the Theory of Two Factor)

Typed and manuscript notes all relating to Spearman's analysis and justification of his theories specifically directed towards the various objections and criticisms made of his theories, notably the General Factor Theory and the Two Factor Theory. File covers mathematical and logical objections, practical usefulness, scientific value and accuracy, Professor R C Tryon's objections, the work of Professor Edward Thorndike on measuring intelligence, multiple factors vs. two factors, aptitude testing.

Late 1920s-early 1930s

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Deposited in the library at Wellcome Collection by the British Psychological Society in September 2008.

Compiled by the Cataloguing Project Archivist at the British Psychological Society History of Psychology Centre, with minor editing by Wellcome staff.