Psychological Factors That May Have the Potential to Slow an Older

question 21

Multiple Choice

Psychological factors that may have the potential to slow an older adult's ability to respond quickly include all of the following, except:

• A) Decreased motivation due to loss of spouse or friend(s)
• B) Depression due to health problems
• C) Anxiety about newness of task
• D) Achievement focus results in preference given to the speed of task completion rather than the accuracy of task completion
• E) Unfamiliar environmental conditions that result in the development of fears

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Definitions:

Historical Accounts

Descriptions or records of past events and situations based on evidence, research, or testimonies.

Interactionist Perspective

An approach in social science that emphasizes the importance of interactions between individuals and their environment in shaping behaviors and social outcomes.

Situationist

A perspective in psychology that emphasizes the importance of environmental and situational factors in influencing behavior, often in contrast to trait-based theories.

Mischel's Claims

Assertions by psychologist Walter Mischel that personality can vary significantly according to situational factors.