The scores of 61 students on 7 newly constructed verbal tests were analysed using the methods of principal factor solution and varimax rotation. Two factors were extracted whose eigenvalues summed to 4.46 and accounted for 64% of the total variance. The convergent factor, which was responsible for 71% of the total common variance, was comprised of 5 tests, including a remote associates scale with significant loadings. The divergent factor accounted for the remaining 29% of the total common variance and was made up of 2 tests with significant loadings as well.
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