A 50-year-old person would typically have higher ____ but lower ____ than a 25-year-old person.
A) generalized intelligence; specific intelligence
B) crystallized intelligence; fluid intelligence
C) mathematical intelligence; verbal intelligence
D) analytical intelligence; practical intelligence

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Crystallized intelligence refers to accumulated knowledge and skills, which typically increase with age. Fluid intelligence, which refers to problem-solving ability and adaptability, tends to decrease with age. Therefore, a 50-year-old person would have higher crystallized intelligence but lower fluid intelligence than a 25-year-old person. The other answer choices do not accurately describe the differences in intelligence that occur with age.

A 50-Year-Old Person Would Typically Have Higher ____ but Lower