Tests of Fluid Intelligence

question 24

Multiple Choice

Tests of fluid intelligence

• A)peak in old age.
• B)correlate more highly with tests of factual knowledge about the world than they do with the ability to draw inferences.
• C)include knowledge about geometric facts.
• D)have a different developmental course than do tests of crystallized intelligence.

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Definitions:

Compromise Formation

A concept in psychoanalytic theory that refers to how the ego manages the conflict between the id, ego, and superego, resulting in a compromise that minimizes psychological discomfort.

Inner Conflicts

Psychological struggles within oneself, often arising from opposing desires, beliefs, or impulses.

Psychoanalytic Theory

A comprehensive theory of personality development, psychopathology, and human behavior, emphasizing unconscious motives and conflicts, originating from Sigmund Freud’s work.

Immature Defense Mechanisms

Psychological strategies used unconsciously to protect oneself from anxiety and to manage emotional conflict and stress.