CLEP Intro Edu Psych

Category - Individual Differences

Ira is highly adaptable. He usually succeeds in new, unfamiliar situations. Ira never went to college, but most people he meets are impressed with his intelligence and tell him that he could have been anything he wanted had he continued his education. What type of intelligence does this describe?
  1. Heritability
  2. Fluid intelligence
  3. Crystallized intelligence
  4. Achievement
Explanation
Answer: B - Fluid intelligence is the ability to deal effectively with novel situations through problem solving. This differs from crystallized intelligence, which is the ability to acquire knowledge, often through books and education. Although many people can have a stronger fluid intelligence than crystallized intelligence, or vice versa, both types of intelligence often work together.
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