AP PSYCHOLOGY

DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY

ADULTHOOD PHYSICAL COGNITIVE AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which type of intelligence involves basic reasoning ability, memory capacity, and speed of information processing?
A
Fluid
B
Crystallized
C
Episodic
D
Procedural
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Fluid intelligence refers to abilities needed for abstract reasoning and speeded performance whereas crystallized intelligence refers to knowledge acquired through one’s culture including verbal ability and social knowledge (Schaie 1996).

Detailed explanation-2: -Fluid intelligence involves comprehension, reasoning and problem solving, while crystallized intelligence involves recalling stored knowledge and past experiences.

Detailed explanation-3: -Fluid intelligence (Gf) is defined as reasoning ability, and the ability to generate, transform, and manipulate different types of novel information in real time. From: Aging and Decision Making, 2015.

Detailed explanation-4: -Fluid intelligence is the ability to to think abstractly, reason quickly and problem solve independent of any previously acquired knowledge. Whilst it is considered separate to crystallized intelligence, they are closely interlinked and due to the multiplicity of tasks, we utilise both in many of the same situations.

Detailed explanation-5: -General intelligence has two main categories: fluid and crystallized. Fluid intelligence is your ability to process new information, learn, and solve problems. Crystallized intelligence is your stored knowledge, accumulated over the years. The two types work together and are equally important.

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