Research suggests that during early and middle adulthood
A) crystallized intelligence increases and fluid intelligence decreases.
B) crystallized intelligence decreases and fluid intelligence increases.
C) crystallized intelligence increases and fluid intelligence increases.
D) crystallized intelligence decreases and fluid intelligence decreases.

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Crystallized intelligence, which is the ability to use learned knowledge and experience, tends to increase during early and middle adulthood, while fluid intelligence, which is the ability to reason and solve new problems independently of previously acquired knowledge, tends to decrease during this time.

Research Suggests That During Early and Middle Adulthood