One of the Downsides to Aging Is Loss of Processing

question 116

Multiple Choice

One of the downsides to aging is loss of processing speed,but on the other hand:

• A) ginkgo biloba is now available
• B) "There's nothing you can do, so just accept it."
• C) the left and right hemispheres become better integrated
• D) there is an increase in perceptual speed that offsets the loss in processing speed

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