Discuss How Overall IQ Is Affected by Age, Including the Difference

question 63

Essay

Discuss how overall IQ is affected by age, including the difference in fluid and crystallized intelligence and why some people make fairly large gains in IQ while others have sizable losses; compare the intellectual abilities of males and females; and explain why very small gender differences in intellectual skills may still exist.

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Definitions:

Implicit Attitudes

Unconscious beliefs or feelings that affect an individual's understanding, actions, and decisions without their explicit awareness.

Prejudice

Preconceived opinions or judgments about individuals or groups without complete knowledge or experience, often negative and based on stereotypes.

Research

The systematic investigation into and study of materials and sources to establish facts and reach new conclusions.

Explicit Attitudes

Attitudes that an individual is consciously aware of and can report.