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Trevor Tveite
on Oct 21, 2024
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According to Cattell, if we examine the intelligence of a person at age 20 and again at age 50, we are most likely to find
A) consistent levels of both fluid and crystallized intelligence.
B) the same amount of fluid intelligence, but less crystallized intelligence at age 50.
C) lower levels of fluid intelligence at age 50, but more crystallized intelligence.
D) more fluid intelligence at age 50, but less crystallized intelligence.
Crystallized Intelligence
The skill to utilize knowledge and experiences that have been learned.
Fluid Intelligence
The ability to reason and think flexibly, solve novel problems without relying extensively on prior knowledge.
- Clarify the distinction between fluid and crystallized intelligence as proposed by Cattell.
- Understand the dynamic nature of intelligence over the lifespan.
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CG
Learning Objectives
- Clarify the distinction between fluid and crystallized intelligence as proposed by Cattell.
- Understand the dynamic nature of intelligence over the lifespan.