CHILD DEVELOPMENT PEDAGOGY

GROWTH DEVELOPMENT CHILD

MEASUREMENT OF INTELLIGENCE

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What is Crystallized Intelligence?
A
knowledge and skills learned from the past due to culture, schooling etc
B
the ability to acquire knowledge quickly
C
the ability to use the five senses
D
knowledge and skills that are acquired specifically from school
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -What Is Crystallized Intelligence? Crystallized intelligence is based upon facts and rooted in experiences. As we age and accumulate new knowledge and understanding, crystallized intelligence becomes stronger. As you might expect, this type of intelligence tends to increase with age.

Detailed explanation-2: -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-3: -Crystallized intelligence is influenced by culture and education. For instance, the ability to make good use of language or solve complex technical problems occurs as a result of crystallized intelligence. The Horn-Cattell model of ability was expanded to include other general factors.

Detailed explanation-4: -Examples of the use of Crystallized Intelligence, on the other hand, include recalling historical events and dates, remembering geographical locations, building one’s vocabulary, and reciting poetic texts (Horn, 1968).

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.

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