Mark is asked to use his reasoning skills to solve a problem.Jean is asked a specific knowledge question.According to Cattell,Mark will most likely use ____intelligence,while Jean will most likely use ____intelligence.
A) crystallized; fluid
B) fluid; crystallized
C) general; specific
D) specific; general

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According to Cattell's fluid-crystallized intelligence theory, fluid intelligence is the ability to reason and solve problems independent of previously acquired knowledge, while crystallized intelligence is the ability to use knowledge gained through past experience or education. Therefore, Mark who is using his reasoning skills to solve a problem will most likely use fluid intelligence, while Jean who is being asked a specific knowledge question will most likely use crystallized intelligence.

Mark Is Asked to Use His Reasoning Skills to Solve