In a study of mental functioning comparing young adults to individuals in their sixties, a psychologist asks questions like the following: "You are about to buy a new car, what factors will you have to consider?" What is the psychologist doing a
he likely to find?
a. The psychologist is using questions that tap fluid intelligence; the older group will perform at a higher level.
b. The psychologist is using questions that tap wisdom; the two groups will not differ in their performance.
c. The psychologist is using questions that tap wisdom; the young adults will outperform the older group.
d. The psychologist is using questions designed to tap fluid intelligence; the two groups will not differ in their responses to these types of items.
Answer: b.
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