AP PSYCHOLOGY

DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY

ADULTHOOD PHYSICAL COGNITIVE AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
This is the ability to think and acquire information quickly and abstractly. For example, this ability is used whenever an individual will be solving puzzles or will come up with different problem-solving strategies.
A
Fluid Intelligence
B
Logical-mathematical Intelligence
C
Crystallized Intelligence
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Fluid intelligence is the ability to think abstractly, reason quickly and problem solve independent of any previously acquired knowledge.

Detailed explanation-2: -Examples of the use of fluid intelligence include solving puzzles, constructing strategies to deal with new problems, seeing patterns in statistical data, and engaging in speculative philosophical reasoning (Unsworth, Fukuda, Awh & Vogel, 2014).

Detailed explanation-3: -For example, when taking a psychology exam, you might need to rely on fluid intelligence to come up with a strategy to solve a statistics problem, while you must also employ crystallized intelligence to recall the exact formulas you need to use.

Detailed explanation-4: -Fluid intelligence (Gf) is defined as reasoning ability, and the ability to generate, transform, and manipulate different types of novel information in real time.

Detailed explanation-5: -Fluid intelligence is where a person is able to think abstractly and solve problems using their own judgment and logic. Fluid intelligence refers to being able to critically think without being influenced by prior education or experience. This type of intelligence is generally used when learning new things.

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