Having been a college professor for over 30 years,James,who is 58 years old,has been described as a little "slower on the uptake" than when he was younger.However,he also tends to "know the ropes" regarding his job better than when he was younger.This would mean that James is
A) high in crystallized intelligence and low in fluid intelligence.
B) high in fluid intelligence and low in crystallized intelligence.
C) low in both fluid and crystallized intelligence.
D) high in both fluid and cystallized intelligence.

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Crystallized intelligence refers to knowledge gained through experience and education, while fluid intelligence refers to the ability to think abstractly and solve problems. James' description suggests that he may have decreased fluid intelligence (being "slower on the uptake"), but increased crystallized intelligence (knowing the ropes of his job better). Therefore, he is high in crystallized intelligence and low in fluid intelligence.

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