A Potential Source of the Decline in Cognitive Ability as We

question 68

Multiple Choice

A potential source of the decline in cognitive ability as we age is the reduced activity of ___.

• A)genes involved in long-term potentiation
• B)genes involved in synaptic functioning and plasticity
• C)genes involved in synaptic vesicle functions
• D)All of the above

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Definitions:

Personality Development

The growth and development of the aspects of a person's character and psychological traits over time.

Group Membership

The state or condition of being a part of a group, organization, or community, often associated with shared objectives or characteristics.

Self Competency

The capability to comprehend and regulate one's own abilities, feelings, and actions efficiently.

Personality

Encompasses the characteristic patterns of thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that make a person unique.