Which of the Following Most Directly Suggested That Intelligence Declines

question 493

Multiple Choice

Which of the following most directly suggested that intelligence declines throughout adulthood?

• A) cross-sectional studies
• B) factor analyses
• C) longitudinal studies
• D) test standardization

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