One reason older adults are less likely than younger adults to embrace new computer technologies involves the decline in ________ that occurs during adulthood.
A) accumulated knowledge
B) fluid intelligence
C) verbal skills
D) crystallized intelligence

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Fluid intelligence, or the ability to reason and solve new problems, tends to decline during adulthood while crystallized intelligence, or knowledge and skills acquired through experience, tends to increase. This decline in fluid intelligence may make it more difficult for older adults to learn and navigate new computer technologies.

One Reason Older Adults Are Less Likely Than Younger Adults