Which of the Following Is a Reason Why It Takes

question 102

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a reason why it takes middle-aged adults longer to perform cognitive tasks than younger adults?

• A) It is more difficult for the middle-aged brain to activate large areas of the cortex.
• B) A larger area of the cortex is activated, therefore it takes longer to process information.
• C) Because of decreased blood supply to the brain resulting from the build-up of plaque.
• D) Because the middle-aged brain does not react to perceptual stimuli as fast as the young adult brain.

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