Define fluid intelligence and crystallized intelligence

What will be an ideal response?


A good answer would include the following key points:
- Fluid intelligence is intelligence that reflects information processing capabilities, reasoning, and memory.
- Crystallized intelligence is the accumulation of information, skills, and strategies that people have learned through experience and that they can apply in problem-solving situations.
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Psychology

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Jennifer is a classic "tomboy" and insists she has a penis. She says she wants to be a man when she grows up. Most children with gender identity conflicts such as Jennifer's ____

a. become transvestites b. develop gender dysphoria as adults c. do not develop gender dysphoria as adults d. engage in paraphilias as adults

Psychology

Distinguish between REM and NREM sleep. Trace a typical night's sleep through its various stages, explaining what happens at each point

What will be an ideal response?

Psychology

Regarding aging and ageism in the workplace, which of the following statements is FALSE?

a. Studies show that in many occupations older workers perform well at jobs requiring both speed and skill. b. Ageism can oppress both the younger worker as well as the older worker. c. People do experience a gradual loss of crystallized abilities as they age, but with no loss in fluid abilities. d. Wisdom and expertise can usually more than compensate for any loss of mental quickness from aging.

Psychology

Which factor is NOT a component of the covariation model of attribution?

A) motivated B) consistency C) distinctiveness D) consensual.

Psychology