Why Do We Not See Cognitive Declines in Older Adulthood

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Multiple Choice

Why do we not see cognitive declines in older adulthood that might be expected because of the brain volume shrinkage that occurs in aging?

• A) Older adults compensate for cognitive declines by showing more brain activity and using different brain areas in solving problems than do younger adults.
• B) Tests of cognitive ability that are administered to older adults do not measure the same areas of cognitive functioning that are given to younger adults.
• C) Individuals in older adulthood are more likely to avoid activities that require cognitive effort.
• D) Family members compensate for older adults and perform cognitive tasks for them, thereby reducing their need for performing highly complex cognitive tasks.

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