What tends to happen to intelligence in old age, on average?
a. Equal loss of fluid and crystallized intelligence
b. Decline of fluid intelligence more than crystallized intelligence
c. Decline of crystallized intelligence more than fluid intelligence
d. Slight gains in both crystallized and fluid intelligence
b
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a. ?provide complementary personal qualities b. ?compete in terms of occupational status and income c. ?are of diverse backgrounds, aptitudes, and preferences d. ?are similar in race, ethnicity, religion, values, education, and age
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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