An Older Adult's Ability to Recall Well a Second Language

question 115

Multiple Choice

An older adult's ability to recall well a second language used and practiced mostly in early adulthood would best be considered an example of:

• A) fluid intelligence
• B) crystallized intelligence
• C) mechanical intelligence
• D) practical intelligence

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Definitions:

Heritability

A measure of how much of the variation in a trait within a population can be attributed to genetic differences among individuals.

Athletic Ability

The physical and mental skills and talents that contribute to a person's proficiency in sports and physical activities.

Genetics

The study of heredity and the variation of inherited characteristics, including how genes are transmitted from parents to offspring.

Cerebral Cortex

The outer layer of the cerebrum, playing a key role in memory, attention, perception, cognition, awareness, thought, language, and consciousness.