As healthy, older adults age, what generally happens to their intelligence?
A) Fluid intelligence declines but crystallized intelligence does not.
B) Crystallized intelligence declines but fluid intelligence does not.
C) Both fluid and crystallized intelligence decline.
D) Neither fluid nor crystallized intelligence decline.

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As healthy, older adults age, their fluid intelligence (the ability to think abstractly and solve novel problems) tends to decline, while their crystallized intelligence (the knowledge and skills acquired through experience and education) tends to remain stable.

As Healthy, Older Adults Age, What Generally Happens to Their