Author Question: Carlos is 35 years old and is trying to learn English for the first time. He is experiencing more ... (Read 27 times)

Tirant22 · **on:** Jun 22, 2018

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.

Question 2

The decline in fluid intelligence during middle adulthood

does not affect the majority of adults.
does not affect speed of response.
is temporarily counteracted by increases in crystallized intelligence.
leads to a marked decrease in crystallized intelligence.

tdewitt · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

his fluid intelligence has declined.

Answer to Question 2

is temporarily counteracted by increases in crystallized intelligence.