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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Definitions:

Formal Operational

The final stage in Jean Piaget's theory of cognitive development, marked by the ability to think abstractly, logically, and systematically.

Postconventional Level

A stage of moral development in which individuals make choices based on ethical principles.

Moral Development

The procedure by which individuals learn to adopt correct mannerisms and conduct towards fellow community members, guided by the norms, regulations, and legal frameworks of society and culture.

Moral Autonomy

The capability of individuals to make moral decisions guided by their principles and values, rather than external pressures.