Erikson and Colleagues (2009) Were Interested in Whether Aerobic Exercise

question 3

Multiple Choice

Erikson and colleagues (2009) were interested in whether aerobic exercise had any effect on the volume of the hippocampus, a key brain structure related to memory. To assess this, they had older adults

• A) play basketball.
• B) take yoga classes.
• C) swim laps each day.
• D) exercise on a motorized treadmill.

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