Current Thinking, with Regard to Changes in Different Aspects of Intelligence

question 109

Multiple Choice

Current thinking, with regard to changes in different aspects of intelligence across the life span, is that:

• A)fluid intelligence remains stable or increases while crystallized intelligence decreases across the life span
• B)both fluid and crystallized intelligence tend to increase across the life span
• C)both fluid and crystallized intelligence tend to decrease across the life span
• D)fluid intelligence decreases while crystallized intelligence remains stable or increases across the life span

Appreciate the influence of Aristotle's ethics on modern virtue ethics discussions.

Recognize Aristotle's contribution to philosophy and his relationship with other philosophers.

Understand Aristotle's ethical views, including the concept of wisdom.

Explain the principle of moderation and its significance in Aristotle's philosophy.

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Definitions:

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