A Researcher Who Is Testing the Cognitive Functioning of Middle-Aged

question 95

Multiple Choice

A researcher who is testing the cognitive functioning of middle-aged adults would find that her subjects ________ on well-rehearsed,familiar tasks and ________ on tests of unfamiliar or unpracticed skills.

• A) perceive impaired performance; are unaware of the extent of their impairment
• B) have difficulty performing; are unable to perform
• C) have gradual declines; show improved performance
• D) maintain or gain in skill; have steady declines

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Definitions:

mEq/L

Milliequivalents per liter, a unit of concentration used in chemistry and medicine to express the amount of a substance in a liquid.

Antecubital Fossa

An anatomical term for the triangular area located on the anterior aspect of the elbow, where veins are commonly accessed for blood draw.

Median Cubital Vein

A superficial vein located in the cubital fossa that is often used for venipuncture or to place an intravenous catheter.

Cephalic Vein

A superficial vein running along the lateral aspect of the arm from the hand to the shoulder, commonly used for venipuncture.