Multiple Choice
A 70-year-old woman who is given a touch-screen tablet becomes hopelessly frustrated when she tries to use it. Which of the following best explains her lack of success?
A) A decline in crystallized intelligence makes it difficult for her to apply previous knowledge to a new situation.
B) A decline in fluid intelligence keeps her from reasoning abstractly when confronted with an unfamiliar object.
C) The similarity between her laptop computer and the tablet causes confusion between crystallized and fluid intelligence.
D) The unfamiliarity of the tablet's technology causes a breakdown of her crystallized intelligence.
Correct Answer:
Verified
Correct Answer:
Verified
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