At middle age, one can expect
A)both crystallized and fluid intelligences to decline rapidly.
B)both crystallized and fluid intelligences to increase with a slight decline in both with advanced age.
C)fluid intelligence to slowly decline and crystallized intelligence to increase or decline very little.
D)crystallized intelligence to decline rapidly and fluid intelligence to increase or decline very little.

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Fluid intelligence, which involves the ability to solve new problems, use logic in new situations, and identify patterns, tends to decline with age, starting in adulthood. 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, as individuals continue to accumulate knowledge and expertise.

At Middle Age, One Can Expect