Societal expectations affect the way people interpret intelligence. For example, in Western cultures, fluid intelligence is particularly valued. Which of the following most accurately characterizes fluid intelligence?
A) Wisdom: knowledge and experience accumulated by the individual
B) Ability to count money and perform other financial operations
C) Intuition: ability to predict or knowing without the use of rational processes
D) Ability to form concepts, think abstractly, and apply knowledge to new situations
E) Capacity to memorize large chunks of information

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Fluid intelligence refers to the ability to form concepts, think abstractly, and apply knowledge to new situations. This type of intelligence is highly valued in Western cultures, where creativity, innovation, and adaptability are prized. It is distinct from crystallized intelligence, which refers to the accumulation of knowledge and skills over time.

Societal Expectations Affect the Way People Interpret Intelligence