Chapter Eight - Aging And Intelligence Flashcards
0
Q
What does IQ do over time?
Longitudinal studies
A
Increases In certain areas
1
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What does IQ do over time?
Cross sectional studies
A
Decreases
2
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What is the cross sectional studies mean with aging and intelligence?
A
Cross sectional studies - people have different scores based on age. Kids took it, adults took it, elderly took it, kids and adults scored better.
WRONG WAY. Elderly in their generation barely went to school. Generation gap.
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What does longitudinal studies mean with aging and intelligence?
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BEST WAY TO STUDY IT.
Follow a person throughout there whole life, and test them. IQ does not actually do down
4
Q
What is fluid intelligence?
A
Speed of answer
5
Q
What is crystallized intelligence?
A
Wisdom
