Which statement describes crystallized and fluid intelligence through the lifespan?
A) Fluid intelligence increases beginning in the twenties.
B) Crystallized intelligence decreases into middle adulthood.
C) Fluid intelligence stimulates crystallized intelligence in late adulthood.
D) In late adulthood both crystallized and fluid intelligence decline.

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In late adulthood, fluid intelligence, which involves problem-solving and reasoning, tends to decline, while crystallized intelligence, which involves accumulated knowledge and skills, may remain stable or decline slightly.

Which Statement Describes Crystallized and Fluid Intelligence Through the Lifespan