It Is Now Widely Accepted That Bilateral Activation in the Aging

question 79

Multiple Choice

It is now widely accepted that bilateral activation in the aging brain

• A) may serve a functional and supportive role in cognitive functioning.
• B) may be the result of chronic illnesses in the individual.
• C) is evidence that older brains are more efficient.
• D) is no different than what is observed in younger brains.

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Definitions:

Levels of Processing Model

A theory suggesting that the depth (shallow to deep) of mental processing affects memory recall, with deeper processing leading to better recall.

Elaborative Rehearsal

A memory technique that involves thinking about the meaning of the term to be remembered, as opposed to merely repeating the word to oneself.

Maintenance Rehearsal

A process of repetitively verbalizing or thinking about information to be remembered, thereby keeping it in working memory longer.

Auditory Encoding

The process by which auditory information is converted into a form that allows it to be stored in memory.