Which of the following correctly completes this analogy: Fluid intelligence is to crystallized intelligence as __________ is to ________
a) information processing capability; information learned through experience
b) nurture; nature
c) a vocabulary test; a syllogistic reasoning test
d) preserved with age; declines with age
ANS: A, Fluid intelligence refers to abstract reasoning ability independent of past experience. It is grounded in brain biology and declines beginning in middle adulthood.
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several days. about 12 hours. about 8 hours. only a few minutes.