Regarding intellectual development, which of the following statements is FALSE?
A) From an evolutionary perspective, a baby's mind is designed to soak up information.
B) The ability to imitate aids rapid learning in infancy.
C) Learned knowledge and skills are referred to as fluid intelligence, while rapid learning is called crystallized intelligence.
D) By the time a person reaches old age, he or she will find it much harder to learn new skills, such as becoming fluent in a second language, and will rely much more on what he or she already knows.

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The statement that learned knowledge and skills are referred to as fluid intelligence is incorrect. In fact, learned knowledge and skills are referred to as crystallized intelligence, while rapid learning is called fluid intelligence.

Regarding Intellectual Development, Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE