Juanita is thrilled to be taking human development next semester from Dr. Ada, who won the "best teacher award" 5 years ago, but she is worried as this terrific teacher is now age 68. Having read this chapter, what should a friend suggest?
a) "Terrible idea—college teaching depends mainly on fluid skills."
b) "Terrible idea—crystallized skills sharply decline by the mid-sixties."
c) "Give it a shot—Dr. Ada should still be great, provided he doesn't have a serious illness."
d) "Go for it—crystallized skills begins to decline in later life."
Answer: c) "Give it a shot—Dr. Ada should still be great, provided he doesn't have a serious illness."
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