Psychologists define _____ as the capacity to solve problems, adapt to the environment, and learn from experience.
A)creativity
B)cognition
C)reasoning
D)intelligence

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The definition given in the question matches the definition of intelligence as commonly defined by psychologists. Choice A, creativity, refers specifically to the ability to generate new and original ideas. Choice B, cognition, is a broader term that encompasses all mental processes related to thinking, knowing, and understanding. Choice C, reasoning, refers specifically to the ability to draw valid conclusions from available information. While these concepts are related to intelligence, they are not equivalent to it.

Psychologists Define _____ as the Capacity to Solve Problems, Adapt