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Analytic intelligence is particularly valued in
 
  emerging adulthood.
  adulthood.
  late adulthood.
  old age.

Question 2

As he ages, a professional musician begins to limit his repertoire, practice more before concerts, and change the manner in which he plays. He is
 
  giving in to the despair of the last stage of the life cycle.
  using selective optimization with compensation.
  becoming less ambitious and creative.
  showing the early signs of Alzheimer's disease.

Question 3

Which of the following statements about selective optimization with compensation is true?
 
  It involves older adults figuring out how to accomplish what they want despite
  their limitations.
  Older adults who use it have poor self-efficacy.
  It was first emphasized by Freud and Erikson.
  It expects that older adults will attempt to continue to do everything they have
  always done.

Question 4

Carlos is 35 years old and is trying to learn English for the first time. He is experiencing more difficulty than if he were 5 years old because
 
  the ability to learn language is gone by 5 years of age.
  he has significantly reduced crystallized intelligence.
  crystallized intelligence is needed to learn new materials.
  his fluid intelligence has declined.

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Nice!

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