Some of the Loss in Intelligence with Aging Is Due

question 136

True/False

Some of the loss in intelligence with aging is due to a lack of practice in some of the skills necessary to do well on IQ tests.

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Definitions:

Mnemonics

Strategies to facilitate retention and later retrieval of information.

Long-term Memory

The aspect of our memory system that is responsible for the storage of information over long periods of time, potentially lasting from minutes to a lifetime.

Bahrick

Refers to Harry P. Bahrick, a psychologist known for his research on memory, including long-term memory and retention.

Retention

The ability to maintain or keep information in the mind over a period of time.