An experienced taxi driver becomes more and more skilled at finding various addresses within a city, without improving other kinds of intellectual skills. We can say that the driver has increased his or her:

A) fluid intelligence.
B) standardized intelligence.
C) crystallized intelligence.
D) solid intelligence.

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Anika Rajagopal · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : C, Explanation :  The driver has increased his or her crystallized intelligence, which refers to a person's accumulated knowledge and skills. This type of intelligence involves the ability to use learned information and experiences to solve problems or complete tasks. The driver's ability to locate addresses within a city is a result of his or her accumulated knowledge of the city's layout and street system. Conversely, fluid intelligence (A) is the ability to think abstractly and solve complex problems, while standardized intelligence (B) and solid intelligence (D) are not recognized types of intelligence.

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