Why Don't Many Older Individuals Show the Cognitive Decline Once

question 187

Multiple Choice

Why don't many older individuals show the cognitive decline once thought to be an inevitable part of aging?

• A) They rely on those around them to fill in the missing pieces when they can't recall something.
• B) Their years of experience make up for any loss in processing time.
• C) The decline is only apparent in motor skills, not in verbal ability.
• D) The perceived losses are reversed if the testing is done in a highly structured setting.

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