Mario is a retired college professor who has breakfast every weekday with a former colleague who still works. Mario and his friend discuss current events, politics, family, office gossip, and research in their field. After his friend goes to work, Mario stays in the coffee shop and works on the crossword puzzle in the daily newspaper. What does research suggest that Mario can expect regarding the growth or decline of his crystallized and fluid intelligence?
A. Mario's crystallized intelligence will remain stable or improve, and his fluid intelligence will decline at an average rate.
B. Mario's crystallized intelligence will decline, and his fluid intelligence will remain stable or increase.
C. Mario's crystallized intelligence will remain stable or improve, and his fluid intelligence will decline later than average.
D. Mario's crystallized and fluid intelligence will both begin to decline at an average rate.
Answer: C
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