Deficits in Working Memory in Old Age May Be Due

question 26

Multiple Choice

Deficits in working memory in old age may be due to loss of neurons in the:

• A) basal ganglia.
• B) cerebellum.
• C) prefrontal cortex.
• D) hippocampus.

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Definitions:

Neonate

A newborn baby, especially in the first few weeks of life.

Behavioral Intentions

An individual's plans or motivations to carry out a specific behavior or action.

Plasticity

The degree to which a developing structure or behavior is modifiable due to experience.

Synaptic Pruning

The elimination of neurons as the result of nonuse or lack of stimulation.