AP PSYCHOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Crystallized intelligence is the ability to utilize skills and knowledge acquired via prior learning (Horn, 1969). It is based on accumulated knowledge and is linked to education and experience including skills learned.

Detailed explanation-2: -Crystallized Intelligence refers to the ability to utilize skills and knowledge acquired via prior learning (Horn, 1969). The use of crystallized intelligence involves the recalling of pre-existing information as well as skills.

Detailed explanation-3: -Definition. Crystallized intelligence (abbreviated Gc) is reflected in a person’s general knowledge, vocabulary, and reasoning based on acquired information. It is contrasted with fluid intelligence (see Fluid Intelligence) as one of the two factors of general intelligence first proposed by Cattell (1971).

Detailed explanation-4: -Crystallized intelligence is your stored knowledge, accumulated over the years. The two types work together and are equally important. They both increase through childhood. Fluid intelligence decreases with age and crystallized intelligence remains stable or continues to increase with age.

Detailed explanation-5: -Crystallized Intelligence involves the ability to apply previously learned information to new material. Students with a deficit in this area are likely to have reduced vocabularies and limited background knowledge.