Which of the Following Is FALSE According to Cattell's Theory

question 248

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is FALSE according to Cattell's theory of fluid and crystallized intelligence?

• A)There is little difference between fluid and crystallized intelligence across the life span.
• B)While crystallized intelligence may improve across the life span, fluid does not.
• C)Crystallized intelligence is related to long-term memory.
• D)Fluid intelligence is related to short-term memory.
• E)Fluid intelligence requires the ability to reason abstractly and think logically.

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