Which of the following statements accurately expresses the relationship with age of scores on measures of fluid intelligence, on the one hand, and scores on measures of crystallized intelligence, on the other
A)Scores on fluid intelligence measures are negatively correlated with age, whereas those on measures of crystallized intelligence may actually be positively correlated with age.
B)Scores on fluid intelligence measures may be positively correlated with age, whereas those on measures of crystallized intelligence are negatively correlated with age.
C)Scores on measures of both fluid and crystallized intelligence may be positively correlated with age.
D)Scores on measures of both fluid and crystallized intelligence are uncorrelated with age.

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Fluid intelligence tends to decrease with age, reflecting the ability to solve new problems, use logic in new situations, and identify patterns. On the other hand, crystallized intelligence, which involves knowledge that comes from prior learning and past experiences, tends to remain stable or even increase with age.

Which of the Following Statements Accurately Expresses the Relationship with Age