a major criticism of the factor analysis approach to intelli

a major criticism of the factor analysis approach to intelligence is?

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Factor analysis is a statistical method used to describe variability among observed, correlated variables in terms of a potentially lower number of unobserved variables called factors. The dimensionality of IQ scores can be studied by factor analysis, which reveals a single dominant factor underlying the scores on all IQ tests. This factor, which is a hypothetical construct, is called g. Variation in g corresponds closely to the intuitive notion of intelligence, and thus g is sometimes called \"general cognitive ability\" or \"general intelligence.\"

There are certain limitation/disadvantages of Factor Analysis Approach to intelligence.