Lucia Is 67 Years Old

question 97

Multiple Choice

Lucia is 67 years old. She loves to complete Sudoku puzzles because she says that they "keep her mind sharp." What mental ability is Lucia testing when she completes this type of puzzle?

• A) spatial orientation
• B) fluid intelligence
• C) number
• D) crystallized intelligence

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Definitions:

Social Identity

The part of an individual's self-concept that derives from their membership in a social group, including the values and emotional significance attached to that membership.

Social Comparison

A psychological process where individuals evaluate their own opinions and abilities by comparing themselves to others.

Social Facilitation

The tendency for individuals to perform differently when in the presence of others than when alone, typically showing improved performance on simple or well-learned tasks.

Power Distance

A cultural dimension that measures the extent to which less powerful members of society accept and expect that power is distributed unequally.