You are having a random conversation with someone on the train about what you're studying. When they find out you're taking a psychology course, they ask you if you've learned anything about aging. You say that, based on cross-sectional research discussed in your textbook we can expect that our _____ will peak during _____.
A)crystalized intelligence; early adulthood
B)crystalized intelligence; middle adulthood
C)crystalized intelligence; late adulthood
D)fluid intelligence; late adulthood
E)fluid intelligence; middle adulthood

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Crystalized intelligence, which refers to the accumulation of knowledge, skills, and strategies learned through experience, tends to peak during middle adulthood. This contrasts with fluid intelligence, which involves the ability to think quickly and reason abstractly, and typically peaks in early adulthood.

You Are Having a Random Conversation with Someone on the Train