When Older Adults Are Asked to Respond to an Ambiguous

question 21

Multiple Choice

When older adults are asked to respond to an ambiguous question, one can expect:

• A) slower response rates.
• B) mostly incorrect answers.
• C) pseudodementia.
• D) accurate and speedy responses.

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Definitions:

Suspicious

Characterized by or inclined to suspect something wrong without having evidence.

Environment

The surrounding physical, biological, social, and cultural context in which an organism or community lives, influencing development and behavior.

Daycare Center

A facility that provides care and education for young children during the day while their parents are at work or otherwise engaged.

Quiet

Characterized by little or no noise, offering an environment or demeanor that is calm or tranquil.