Which of the Following Statements Is True Regarding Crystallized Intelligence

question 175

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true regarding crystallized intelligence and fluid intelligence?

• A) Crystallized intelligence increases across age while fluid intelligence begins to decline around age 30.
• B) Both remain relatively stable across the life span.
• C) Both begin to decline around age 30,with the crystallized intelligence showing the bigger losses.
• D) Both remain stable until about age 60 and then decline dramatically.

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Gastrovascular Cavity

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