It Is Generally the Case That Most Great Scientists Have

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Multiple Choice

It is generally the case that most great scientists have their ground-breaking ideas when they are in early to middle adulthood, but rarely when they are older. What might explain this fact?

• A) The brain shrinks with age.
• B) General intelligence declines steeply after middle adulthood.
• C) Fluid intelligence peaks in middle adulthood, and then declines in later life.
• D) Crystallized intelligence peaks in middle adulthood, and then declines in later life.

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Definitions:

Overwhelm

A state of being overpowered by emotions, tasks, or information to the extent that it is difficult to cope or respond effectively.

Tit For Tat

A strategy in conflict situations where an individual responds to an action with a similar or equivalent action; often described in the context of reciprocal actions.

Reciprocates

To respond to an action or gesture with a similar one, often in the context of social interactions and relationships, illustrating mutual exchange.

Compete

The act of engaging in a contest or rivalry with others in order to achieve a specific goal or superiority.