Why Does the near Point of Accommodation Decrease as a Person

question 13

Multiple Choice

Why does the near point of accommodation decrease as a person ages?

• A)The lens becomes clouded with age, and light doesn't pass through as well.
• B)The lens becomes less elastic with age and doesn't change shape as easily.
• C)The lens shape changes with age causing the focal point to shift.
• D)The lens becomes more brittle with age causing light to refract erratically.

Identify the impact of historical and modern legislation on assessment practices.

Understand the theoretical foundations of intelligence and personality assessment.

Understand the historical development and purpose of intelligence testing, specifically the Army Alpha and Beta tests.

Recognize the importance of collecting data from multiple sources during an assessment.

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Definitions:

Biological

Pertaining to the processes and phenomena of living organisms, or in a broader sense, related to the life sciences.

Self-regulation Theory

A theory that focuses on individuals' control of their own behavior and emotions, aiming for goal achievement.

Higgins's

Referring to the theories or models proposed by psychologist Tory Higgins, often related to self-discrepancy theory and motivation.

Prevention

Actions or measures taken to stop something undesirable, such as illness or accidents, from happening.