Which of the following statements about developmental changes in intelligence is best supported by the research presented in your textbook?
A)crystalized intelligence begins to rapidly decline in early adolescence
B)fluid intelligence doesn't begin to decline until late adulthood, then rapidly deteriorates
C)crystalized intelligence begins to rapidly decline in late adolescence
D)fluid intelligence rapidly decline in late adolescence
E)fluid intelligence begins to steadily decline in early adulthood, while crystalized intelligence peaks during middle adulthood

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Research indicates that fluid intelligence, which involves the ability to think abstractly and solve problems, begins to decline in early adulthood. In contrast, crystallized intelligence, which is based on accumulated knowledge and experience, tends to peak during middle adulthood.

Which of the Following Statements About Developmental Changes in Intelligence