Fluid intelligence

Fluid intelligence tends to peak early in life, whereas crystallized intelligence grows through adulthood, and into old age. Discover more key differences.

Explore the distinctions between fluid intelligence’s adaptability and crystallized intelligence’s knowledge-based application.

Fluid intelligence is the ability to solve unfamiliar problems using logical reasoning. It requires the effortful control of attention to understand what the problem is and to work toward a logical…

Fluid Intelligence refers to your ability to reason and solve new problems. This type of intelligence tends to be readily applicable to many types of problems. On the other hand, crystallized intelligence represents your ability to solve problems based on your knowledge and skills.

People think their IQ determines their intelligence, but there are actually 9 different types. Read on to find out what intelligence you have.

Fluid intelligence refers to the ability to reason and solve novel problems, independent of any knowledge from the past. It involves the capacity to identify patterns, solve puzzles, and use abstract reasoning. On the other hand, crystallized intelligence refers to the ability to use knowledge, facts, and experience that one has accumulated over time. It includes vocabulary, general world knowledge, and the application of learned information.

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I used to think I wasn't smart. I was terrible at math. I didn't understand geometry. I couldn't memorize anything in history. Then I discovered there are 9 different TYPES of #intelligence. When I found mine...everything changed. What's yours? Take our FREE intelligence Type Quiz right now and comment which one you have below! #ScienceOfPeople