Crystallized intelligence is knowledge accumulated over a period of time. It can be acquired via experience, professional and personal, travel, reading and education. It is usually culturally based and can be the result of both choice and personal circumstances. It is sometimes described as cognitive pragmatics and opposed to the cognitive processing of fluid intelligence. It is usually measured by

Sheila retired two years ago at the age of 65. She would have worked a few more years, but felt pressure to make room for new younger recruits at her state job. No longer as active on a daily basis, her morale and self concept are lower. In addressing this issue, a developmental psychologist may recommend that Sheila gets involved in voluntary and leisure organizations, child care or other forms of social interaction. This supports which theory?

What type of training have doctors who specialize in palliative care had that distinguishes them from other doctors?

How might cultural or environmental factors impact the effectiveness of mindfulness and meditation on well-being in the context of a work setting?

Mark and Eric have a relationship in which the individuals have made a decision to stay together and work to keep their love going. According to Sternberg’s theory of love, their relationship would be said to exhibit which component of love?

Which of the following statements about Arnett’s “emerging adulthood” concept is true?

According to Erikson’s theory, what does intimacy involve?

What is the defining characteristic of formal operational thought?

Significantly more men repartner after “gray divorce”—22% of women and 37% of men. Women live longer than men, but this would not account for this difference in ratio. What two reasons are given to describe this large numerical difference?

What is one way that postformal thought differs from formal thought?