Being open to experiences helps
A) increase perceptual speed.
B) increases declines in crystallized intelligence.
C) buffer declines in fluid intelligence.
D) to regain abilities lost to vascular disease.

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Being open to experiences, or having a willingness to engage with novel or unfamiliar situations, has been found to buffer declines in fluid intelligence, which includes abilities such as problem-solving, reasoning, and information processing. This may help to counteract some of the negative effects of aging or cognitive decline, by promoting cognitive flexibility and adaptability. It is not related to perceptual speed, declines in crystallized intelligence, or regaining abilities lost to vascular disease.

Being Open to Experiences Helps