Which Statement Describes Processing Speed in Middle Adulthood

question 68

Multiple Choice

Which statement describes processing speed in middle adulthood?

• A) reduced processing speed causes physical changes in the brain
• B) decline in the speed of processing is most apparent in everyday situations
• C) cognitive resources increase with age, resulting in increased processing speed
• D) declines in memory, reasoning, and problem-solving are due to reduced processing speed

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