What Is the Relationship Between Aging and Memory

question 143

Multiple Choice

What is the relationship between aging and memory?

• A) Aging is unrelated to memory loss.
• B) Aging improves most types of memory.
• C) Aging affects implicit memory more than explicit memory.
• D) Aging affects associative memory more than memory for single items.

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Definitions:

Habits

Regular tendencies or practices, especially ones that are hard to give up.

Reinforcement Schedules

The strategies used in behavior modification that determine how and when a response will be rewarded.

Mentally Alert

The state of being aware and able to think and respond quickly; sharpness of mind.

Intermittent

Occurring at irregular intervals; not continuous or steady.