The "mental exercise" known as the n-back test has been shown to increase:
A)specific ability on the task but not alter intelligence levels.
B)crystallized intelligence.
C)fluid intelligence.
D)visual processing speed.

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The n-back test has been shown to increase fluid intelligence, which refers to the ability to reason abstractly and solve problems in novel situations. It is not related to specific ability on the task or visual processing speed, and while it may improve performance on related tasks, it does not necessarily alter overall intelligence levels, which include both fluid and crystallized intelligence.

The "Mental Exercise" Known as the N-Back Test Has Been