Vocabulary tests primarily measure ________________ intelligence

A) crystallized
B) fluid
C) creative
D) existential


Answer: A
Rationale: Crystallized intelligence (Gc), is a form of intelligence that relies on extensive experience and knowledge and, therefore, tends to be relatively stable and robust. Vocabulary tests measure Gc because they test for prior knowledge (i.e., the meaning of words).

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