As adults age,they show the greatest declines in
A) fluid intelligence and the memory needed to recognize recently presented information.
B) fluid intelligence and in the memory needed to recall recently presented information.
C) crystallized intelligence and in the memory needed to recognize recently presented information.
D) crystallized intelligence and in the memory needed to recall recently presented information.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Fluid intelligence refers to the ability to reason and solve novel problems, while crystallized intelligence refers to the knowledge acquired through experience and education. Aging is associated with decline in fluid intelligence and memory needed to recall recently presented information. So, option B is the best choice as it correctly identifies the two areas where older adults show the greatest declines.

As Adults Age,they Show the Greatest Declines in