A Major Problem in Assessing Older Adults Is

question 60

Multiple Choice

A major problem in assessing older adults is

• A) deciding which test to use among the many valid ones available.
• B) few tests were designed for older adults.
• C) testing has been outlawed in many countries.
• D) the lack of any differences between older and younger adults' scores.

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Definitions:

Hallucinogen

A substance that induces alterations in perception, mood, consciousness, and thought, typically producing hallucinations.

Withdrawal Symptoms

Physical or psychological symptoms that occur after stopping or reducing intake of a substance.

Tranquilizers

Medications used to reduce tension or anxiety by depressing the central nervous system.

Physical Dependence

A physiological state of adaptation to a specific psychoactive substance, characterized by the onset of withdrawal symptoms when the substance is reduced or discontinued.