Which Mental Ability May Begin to Diminish by Age 75

question 43

Multiple Choice

Which mental ability may begin to diminish by age 75?

• A)critical thinking
• B)intellectual speed
• C)verbal intelligence
• D)problem solving

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Definitions:

Observational Learning

A learning process that occurs through observing the behavior of others and the outcomes of that behavior.

Cognitive Learning

Learning based upon mental processes, such as thinking, memory, understanding, and reasoning, rather than by emotional or instinctual responses.

Classical Conditioning

The development of understanding through the combination of a naturally present stimulus and one from the environment.

Adaptability

The ability to change or be changed to fit varied circumstances or environments, often essential for survival, growth, and development.