Which of the Following Is the Finding of the Longitudinal

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the finding of the longitudinal and cross-sectional assessment of intellectual abilities conducted by Schaie?

A) Decline in intellectual abilities was more likely in the cross-sectional assessments than in the longitudinal assessments.
B) When assessed longitudinally, inductive reasoning showed a consistent decline in the middle adulthood years.
C) When assessed cross-sectionally, inductive reasoning increased until toward the end of middle adulthood.
D) People reach a peak in their cognitive functioning for many intellectual skills in early adulthood.