Based on Longitudinal Studies, a Different Developmental Pattern for Intelligence

question 17

Multiple Choice

Based on longitudinal studies, a different developmental pattern for intelligence was revealed, which showed that

• A)adults' intelligence peaked at age 18, and declined gradually thereafter.
• B)adults tended to show increasing intelligence test scores until the mid-30s, then typically began to decline.
• C)adults intelligence peaked in the mid-30s and then remained stable until the mid 50s.
• D)adults' intelligence significantly slowed around their mid-30s.

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Definitions:

Vascular Response

The body's physiological reactions in the blood vessels, such as dilation or constriction, to various stimuli including injuries, medications, or diseases.

Exudate Formation

The process of oozing fluid, high in protein and cellular elements, from blood vessels into nearby tissues as a response to injury or inflammation.

Cognitive Responses

Mental processes and reactions, such as thoughts and interpretations, in response to stimuli or situations.

Lethargic

A state of sluggishness, fatigue, or lack of energy, often indicative of underlying health conditions.