The Theory of Terminal Decline or Terminal Drop Proposes

question 17

Multiple Choice

The theory of terminal decline or terminal drop proposes

• A) a situation of panic can cause sudden decrease in cognitive functioning.
• B) a precipitous decrease in cognitive functioning occurs one to two years before death.
• C) memory loss for older people is irreversible.
• D) loss of intelligence is inevitable and irreversible when people reach 80 years of age.

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