Is there indeed a general mental ability we commonly call "intelligence, " and is it important in the practical affairs of life?

这两个方面是人们关于智力及智力测试争论不休的核心问题。 到底是否存在我们一般叫做“智力”的普适性心智能力？

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But general mental ability also predicts job performance, and in more complex jobs it does so better than any other single personal trait, including education and experience.

可是，普适性智力因子其实也能预测工作业绩，并且在很多内容复杂的工作业绩的预测方面，它甚至要比其他任何单独指标(如教育水平或工作经验)更能说明问题。

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ScienceDaily (July 22, 2010) -general aptitude tests and specific mental ability tests are important tools for vocational guidance.

今日科学(2010年7月22日)一般的能力倾向测试和具体的心理能力测试是就业指导的重要工具。

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