Research Findings That Indicate Differences Between Older and Younger Adults

question 92

Multiple Choice

Research findings that indicate differences between older and younger adults with issues such as memory, attentional capacity, and processing speed must be interpreted carefully. Why?

• A) Memory tests are biased against younger adults.
• B) A test that measures memory in a younger adult will not be valid for testing an older adult.
• C) Age differences are sensitive to the conditions under which they are measured.
• D) Any differences observed between the two groups are due to declining vision and hearing in older adults, not due to decreases in memory or attention per se.

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Definitions:

Environmental Stresses

External factors such as temperature, water, and pollution that can cause physiological stress to organisms, affecting their survival and reproduction.

Wind-pollinated

Refers to plants that rely on wind to transport pollen from one flower to another for fertilization.

Pollinators

Organisms that carry pollen from the male structures (anthers) to the female structures (stigmas) of flowers, facilitating plant reproduction.

Nectar-producers

Organisms, typically flowering plants, that generate nectar, a sweet fluid attracting pollinators such as bees and hummingbirds.