Crystallized Intelligence

Crystallized intelligence refers to the knowledge and skills you've accumulated over time through education, experience, and learning. It includes vocabulary, facts, general information, and problem-solving techniques that become more refined as you grow older. Unlike fluid intelligence, which involves reasoning and problem-solving in new situations, crystallized intelligence relies on stored knowledge and is used to apply what you’ve learned to everyday tasks. It tends to increase or stay stable with age, reflecting your lifelong learning and experiences.