Even If Age Is Positively Correlated with Speed of Processing,we

question 67

Multiple Choice

Even if age is positively correlated with speed of processing,we cannot conclude that age "caused" this increase because

• A) response speed is not usually affected by age.
• B) age normally causes a decrease in speed.
• C) only experimental studies can demonstrate cause and effect relationships.
• D) only correlational studies can demonstrate cause and effect relationships.

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