Which of the Following Is a Characteristic of Cognitive Decline

question 80

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a characteristic of cognitive decline during adulthood?

• A) It rarely affects either crystallized or fluid intelligence, just memory.
• B) It affects crystallized intelligence more than fluid intelligence.
• C) It affects fluid intelligence more than crystallized intelligence.
• D) It affects crystallized intelligence and fluid intelligence equally.

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