Which Statement Describes the Development of Processing Speed Between Ages

question 24

Multiple Choice

Which statement describes the development of processing speed between ages 6 and 23?

• A) Time needed to respond decreases at a consistent rate.
• B) Time needed to respond decreases for the first seven years and then levels off.
• C) Time needed to respond is constant for the first years and then decreases significantly.
• D) Time needed to respond increases at a consistent rate.

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Definitions:

Distract

The act of diverting attention away from a primary focus or task, leading to a decrease in concentration or performance.

Surgery

Medical procedures involving the cutting of a body, either for the diagnosis of an illness, treatment, or repair of injury/damage.

Olfaction

The sense of smell, a chemical sense involved in detecting and identifying airborne substances.

Sniffing

The act of inhaling substances, often used in the context of substance abuse, but also a basic action for detecting smells.