Intelligence subcomponents and their relationship to general knowledge

Abstract Research on the different components of fluid intelligence and how they relate to each other is quite extensive. Meanwhile, when it comes crystallized intelligence, only vocabulary size has been somewhat thoroughly studied, while key components, such as general knowledge, remain largely unexplored. This study aims further our understanding knowledge a component whole, by exploring influenced intelligence. To that end, we had 90 participants complete an extensive questionnaire, well several tests aimed at measuring various computed linear regressions examine these influence scores. Our results reveal that, even though able predict scores, some specific have direct positive impact knowledge. These findings are discussed in regard intellectual investment theories relationship between