Recent Research into What Causes Working Memory Deficits in Older

question 13

Multiple Choice

Recent research into what causes working memory deficits in older adults has found

• A) older adults have more trouble accessing multiple pieces of information.
• B) older adults have more trouble juggling all of the information.
• C) verbal working memory is much more affected than spatial working memory.
• D) testing at night improves older adults performance.

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Definitions:

Intrarole Conflict

A psychological conflict that occurs when an individual faces competing expectations or demands within the same role, leading to stress and difficulty in role performance.

Interrole Conflict

A psychological conflict that arises when the expectations of different roles occupied by an individual clash.

Differentiation Ambiguity

Uncertainty or lack of clarity in the roles, responsibilities, or status of individuals within a group or organization.

Interactional Theory

A concept that explores how individuals influence and are influenced by their social environment through interactions.