Which of the Following Statements About the Relationship Between Semantic

question 91

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the relationship between semantic memory and aging is true?

• A) Episodic memory declines more than semantic memory in older adults.
• B) Older adults are usually unable to retrieve semantic information.
• C) Episodic memory and semantic memory remain unchanged in older adults.
• D) Older adults can retrieve semantic information from long ago but not from the recent past.

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Definitions:

Distal Stimulus

An object or event in the external world that contributes to the sensory input, ultimately perceived and interpreted by the sensory organs after processing.

Light Waves

Electromagnetic waves that are visible to the human eye, responsible for the sense of sight.

Kinesethesis

The sense that detects body position, weight, or movement of the muscles, tendons, and joints.

Transduction

The process through which a physical stimulus is converted into a signal within the nervous system.