The __________ Hypothesis Argues That the Evidence for a Maintenance

question 267

Multiple Choice

The __________ hypothesis argues that the evidence for a maintenance of cognitive ability by the elderly is based on a select few who are the "cream of the crop" and does not accurately reflect most older individuals.

• A) differences in the types of cognition
• B) differences in the representativeness of the individuals or observations
• C) different standards of evaluation
• D) different amounts of experience

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