Joe has been a homicide detective in a Colorado Springs for several years and he is good at his job.He is often called on by other detectives to help with difficult cases.Which of the following reflects his fluid intelligence?
A)Joe has comprehensive knowledge of ballistics,including the identification of weapons and interpretation of angle and distance of firing.
B)Joe knows the history of local gangs and their allegiances from his years on the job.
C)Joe finds that when he reads through a file,a detail will leap out at him as peculiar to the flow of events,which then helps to focus the direction of the investigation.
D)Joe has learned a great deal about the psychology of domestic violence,which can be the underlying trigger of a homicide.

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Fluid intelligence refers to the ability to think abstractly and solve problems in new situations without relying on previously acquired knowledge or skills. In this scenario, Joe's ability to quickly identify odd details in a case and use them to direct his investigation is an example of his fluid intelligence. Options A, B, and D are examples of Joe's crystallized intelligence, which is the knowledge and skills he has acquired through his experiences and education.

Joe Has Been a Homicide Detective in a Colorado Springs