The Usual Path of Cognition in Late Adulthood as Measured

question 2

Multiple Choice

The usual path of cognition in late adulthood as measured by psychological tests is gradual decline. However, because _____ are the aspects of cognition that fade most with age, such tests may be culturally fair but age-unfair.

• A) practical thinking and processing speed
• B) abstract thinking and processing speed
• C) creative thinking and application of material
• D) autonomous thinking and creativity

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Definitions:

Lead Poisoning

A medical condition caused by high levels of lead in the body, which can damage the nervous system, kidneys, and other major organs.

Subdural Hemorrhages

Bleeding that occurs beneath the dura mater, one of the layers of tissue surrounding the brain, often due to trauma.

Shaken-Baby Syndrome

A serious brain injury resulting from forcefully shaking an infant or toddler, which can lead to permanent brain damage or death.

Sudden Infant Death Syndrome

A sudden, unexplained death of an apparently healthy infant under one year old, often occurring during sleep, commonly referred to as crib death.