---
title: The ‘g’ factor of intelligence
description: "The following external link provides a multitude of resources that relate to the explanation and discussion of the 'g' factor of intelligence. Originally coined by Charles Spearman, 'g' stands for general: [Intelligence and Spearman's 'g' factor](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/G_factor_%28psychometrics%29)"
url: "https://psyasia.com/kb/the-g-factor-of-intelligence/"
updated: "2020-02-17"
category: "Psychometrics Knowledge / Ability & Aptitude at Work"
tags:
  - Ability
  - Aptitude
  - Intelligence
---

# The ‘g’ factor of intelligence

The following external link provides a multitude of resources that relate to the explanation and discussion of the 'g' factor of intelligence. Originally coined by Charles Spearman, 'g' stands for general:

[Intelligence and Spearman's 'g' factor](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/G_factor_%28psychometrics%29)