Recent Research into What Causes Working Memory Deficits in Older

question 23

Multiple Choice

Recent research into what causes working memory deficits in older adults has found that

• A) older adults have more trouble accessing multiple pieces of information.
• B) older adults have more trouble juggling all of the information at once.
• C) verbal working memory is much more affected than spatial working memory.
• D) testing at night improves older adults' performance.

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Definitions:

Convergent Thinking

A cognitive process where a problem is solved by applying known rules and logic to narrow down to a single solution.

Novel

New or original, especially in relation to stories, inventions, or ideas not previously seen or experienced.

Brain Imagery

The use of various medical imaging techniques to visualize the structure and function of the brain for diagnosis and treatment planning.

Increased Intelligence

The improvement or enhancement of cognitive functions, including memory, problem-solving, and creativity, over time.